Phoenix Executive to Speak at J.P. Morgan Conference

Zafar Rashid, senior vice president, Life and Annuity Financial, for The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PNX) will participate in the J.P. Morgan Conference on Risk Management and Fundamental Trends in the Variable Annuity Market on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The conference begins at 1 p.m., Eastern time, and Mr. Rashid is scheduled to speak at 1:30 p.m.

Mr. Rashid’s presentation can be accessed by telephone at 312-470-7421 (access code: Insurance), and his slides will be posted on Phoenix’s Web site, www.phoenixwm.com in the Investor Relations section. A replay of the call will be available approximately one hour after the conference concludes through Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 203-369-1911 (access code: 2482).

With a history dating to 1851, The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (NYSE:PNX) helps its customers find straightforward solutions to often highly complex personal financial and business planning needs through life insurance and annuities. Phoenix’s products are available through a wide variety of third-party financial professionals and intermediaries, supported by the company’s wholesalers and financial planning specialists. In 2008, Phoenix had annual revenues of $2.0 billion and total assets of $25.8 billion. For more information, visit www.phoenixwm.com.