Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:HALL) announced today that Mark E. Schwarz, Executive Chairman, and Mark J. Morrison, Chief Executive Officer and President, will make a presentation at the 14th Annual Insurance Conference sponsored by the New York Society of Security Analysts ("NYSSA").  

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (“Hallmark”) today reported third quarter 2009 net earnings of $4.2 million compared to $0.6 million reported for third quarter 2008. 

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported the repurchase of 750,000 shares of the Company's common stock under a stock buyback program previously announced April 18, 2008.  

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. announced today that Mark E. Schwarz, Executive Chairman, and Mark J. Morrison, Chief Executive Officer and President, will make a presentation at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2009 Insurance Conference located at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Avenue, New York City on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at 10:20 a.m. EDT.  

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported second quarter 2009 net earnings of $4.3 million compared to $7.4 million reported for second quarter 2008. 

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported first quarter 2009 net earnings of $6.8 million compared to $7.3 million reported for first quarter 2008. 

Urges Stockholders to Elect Hallmark's Seasoned, Insurance Experienced Slate of Independent Director Nominees in Responding to Additional Proxy Advisory Report

Hallmark Financial Servies, Inc. announced today that RiskMetrics Group, the nations' leading proxy advisory firm, has recommended that stockholders of Specialty Underwriters' Alliance, Inc. vote the GOLD proxy card to elect Robert M. Fishman, Mark E. Pape and C. Gregory Peters to the SUAI Board at the annual meeting of stockholders scheduled to take place on May 5, 2009.

Stockholders of Specialty Underwriters' Alliance, Inc. should expect to receive by mail as early as today the following letter dated April 22, 2009 from Hallmark Financial Services, Inc.

Hallmark launches website to provide Specialty Underwriters' stockholders with real time information related to proxy solicitation

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported fiscal 2008 net income of $12.9 million compared to $27.9 million reported for fiscal 2007.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. announced today that it has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a preliminary proxy statement in connection with its nomination of independent directors to replace three members of the board of directors of Specialty Underwriters' Alliance, Inc. at SUAI's 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 5, 2009. Hallmark's three nominees are Robert M. Fishman, Mark E. Pape and C. Gregory Peters.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc.announced today that Mark E. Schwarz, Executive Chairman, and Mark J. Morrison, Chief Executive Officer and President, will make a presentation at the NYSSA 13th Annual Insurance Conference located at 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor in New York City on Monday, February 9, 2009, at 11:15 a.m. EST. 

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: HALL) announced today that it has notified Specialty Underwriters' Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUAI) of Hallmark's intention to nominate C. Gregory Peters, Mark E. Pape and Robert M. Fishman for election to the board of directors at SUAI's 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. ("Hallmark") (Nasdaq:HALL) announced today that Curtis Donnell, President and CEO of its general aviation division, Aerospace Insurance Managers ("Aerospace"), has informed Hallmark he will retire effective December 31, 2008.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. announced today that beginning January 1, 2009, TGA Insurance Managers, Inc. will start issuing excess & surplus lines policies through its affiliate Hallmark Specialty Insurance Company in the states of Texas and Louisiana.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported net income of $0.6 million for the third quarter of 2008 compared to $6.8 million reported for the third quarter of 2007.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. announced today that it has acquired 80% of the outstanding membership interests in Heath XS, LLC and Hardscrabble Data Solutions, LLC (collectively referred to as "Heath Group") for cash consideration of $15 million.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. announced today that Kevin T. Kasitz, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Jeffrey R. Passmore, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will make a presentation at the 2008 Hodges Capital Management Investment Forum located at Rosewood Crescent Hotel, 400 Crescent Court, Dallas, Texas on Thursday, September 4, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. CDT.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. announced today that Mark E. Schwarz, Executive Chairman, and Mark J. Morrison, Chief Executive Officer and President, will make a presentation at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2008 Insurance Conference located at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Avenue, New York City.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported net income of $7.2 million for the second quarter of 2008, an 18% decrease from the $8.8 million reported for the second quarter of 2007.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported net income of $7.1 million for the first quarter of 2008, a 42% increase over the $5.0 million reported for the first quarter of 2007. 

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announces its first ever stock buyback program. 

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported a record annual net income of $27.4 million for fiscal 2007 as compared to $9.2 million during fiscal 2006. 

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. announced today that Mark E. Schwarz, Executive Chairman, and Mark J. Morrison, Chief Executive Officer and President, will make a presentation at the Raymond James 29th Annual Institutional Investors Conference located at The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, 1 Grand Cypress Boulevard in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at 2:50 p.m. EST.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. announced today that Mark E. Schwarz, Executive Chairman, and Mark J. Morrison, Chief Executive Officer and President, will make a presentation at the NYSSA 12th Annual Insurance Conference located at 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor in New York City on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 11:55 a.m. EST.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. announced today that Mark E. Schwarz, Executive Chairman, and Mark J. Morrison, Chief Executive Officer and President, will make a presentation at the 2007 Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc. Capital Markets Investor Conference at The Grand Hyatt New York located at Park Avenue and Grand Central Station in New York City on Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at 10:45 a.m. EST.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:HALL) today reported quarterly net income of $6.6 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007 as compared to $4.9 million reported for the third quarter of 2006.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: HALL) today reported quarterly net income of $8.8 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007 as compared to a net loss of $2.8 million reported for the second quarter of 2006

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: HALL) ( " Hallmark " ) today announced that it has entered into a consulting services agreement with Stephen L. Way through his company, SLW International, LLC.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported quarterly net income of $5.0 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007, representing a 105% increase over net income of $2.4 million for the first quarter of 2006.

Texas General Agency, Inc. today announced the hiring of Jay Wagoner to serve as its Product Development Manager.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: HALL) today announced a correction to its press release issued March 20, 2007, reporting fourth quarter and year 2006 earnings results.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: HALL) today reported quarterly net income of $4.7 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006, representing a 63% increase from the $2.9 million in net income for the fourth quarter of 2005.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the promotion of two of its executive officers to newly created positions.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. reported record quarterly net income of $4.9 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006, representing a 97% increase from the $2.5 million in net income for the third quarter of 2005. Diluted earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2006, were $0.27, representing a 59% increase over the $0.17 in diluted earnings per share for the same period of the prior year.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced that its registration statement on Form S-1 has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the offering of shares of its common stock has been priced at $9.00 per share and an underwriting agreement has been executed with the underwriters of the public offering.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced its intention to voluntarily withdraw its Common Stock from listing on the American Stock Exchange and transfer such listing to the NASDAQ Global Market on or after Thursday, September 28, 2006.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2006.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed public offering of up to $80.5 million in shares of its common stock, including shares subject to the underwriters' over-allotment option.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced that on August 6, 2006, Mark E. Schwarz vacated the position of Chief Executive Officer to take the newly created position of Executive Chairman of Hallmark and, at the recommendation of Mr. Schwarz, Mark J. Morrison was elected Chief Executive Officer.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced a one-for-six reverse split of all issued and unissued authorized shares of its common stock effective as of the open of trading on Monday, July 31, 2006.

A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of " a- " to the newly formed pool, Hallmark Insurance Group (Hallmark Group) (Fort Worth, TX).

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced that Newcastle Special Opportunity Fund I, L.P. and Newcastle Special Opportunity Fund II, L.P. have fully converted to common stock the outstanding principal and accrued interest on subordinated convertible promissory notes issued to them during the first quarter of 2006.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2006.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced that, effective April 1, 2006, its Board of Directors has promoted Mark J. Morrison to President of the Company.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2005.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the completion of its previously disclosed acquisition of Texas General Agency, Inc. and certain affiliates.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the completion of its previously disclosed acquisition of Aerospace Holdings, LLC.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Aerospace Holdings, LLC.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Pan American Acceptance Corporation ( " PAAC " ).

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Texas General Agency, Inc. and certain affiliates.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced that its common stock, $0.03 par value per share, has been approved for listing on the American Stock Exchange.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the completion of the private placement of $30 million in trust preferred securities by a newly formed and wholly owned trust subsidiary.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the completion of its shareholder rights offering.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission has declared effective the registration statement with respect to its previously announced shareholder rights offering.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced that effective April 18, 2005, Hallmark's Board of Directors has elected Mark J. Morrison, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to the additional position of Chief Operating Officer.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the distribution to its shareholders of subscription rights to purchase an aggregate of 50,000,000 additional shares of common stock of the Company.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2004.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2004.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2004.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., today reported operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the appointment of Mark J. Morrison as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective March 22, 2004.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the resignation of Timothy A. Bienek as President, Chief Operating Officer and member of the Board of Directors of the Company.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported operating results for the third quarter 2003.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. announced today the completion of its rights offering.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported operating results for the second quarter 2003.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., announced today that it has finalized the terms of its previously announced rights offering.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., announced today that the record date for its previously announced rights offering has been set for the close of business on June 27, 2003.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., today reported operating results for the second quarter 2003.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., announced today that A.M. Best has upgraded the financial strength ratings of its two insurance subsidiaries.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to an anticipated distribution to its shareholders of subscription rights to purchase additional shares of common stock of the Company.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., today reported operating results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2002.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Phoenix Indemnity Insurance Company, an Arizona based non-standard automobile insurance company, from Millers American Group, Inc.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the hiring of two executives who will join the Company on January 1, 2003.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Linda H. Sleeper will leave the Company effective January 1, 2003.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the closing of its acquisition of certain subsidiaries and other assets from Millers American Group, Inc.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the addition of Timothy A. Bienek to its board of directors.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced its purchase from LaSalle Bank of a promissory note payable by Millers American Group, Inc. for a purchase price of $6.5 million.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported profitable operations for its third quarter and year to date 2002.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced that Timothy A. Bienek has joined the Company as Executive Vice President.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported profitable results for the second quarter and first half of 2002.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today reported profitable results for the first quarter of 2002.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., a Dallas-based financial services company, today reported operating results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2001.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., a Dallas-based financial services company, today reported operating results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2001.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the election of Mark E. Schwarz as Chairman of its Board of Directors.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., a Dallas-based financial services company, today reported operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2001.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (Hallmark), a Dallas based financial services company, today reported operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2001.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (HFS) today announced the addition of Mark E. Schwarz and Scott T. Berlin to its Board of Directors.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. today announced the planned retirement of Ramon D. Phillips, its Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President since 1989.