Decision Insight Information Group Launches in U.S., Canada and Europe

MILWAUKEE, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Insight Information Group today announced that it is uniting its nine companies under its new global brand and identity.  Decision Insight Information Group was formerly the Property Information Division of MDA Corporation, acquired in January 2011 by global private equity firm TPG Capital.  The same, distinctive companies that have provided risk management and due diligence solutions for the property-related financial services industry across the U.S., Canada and Europe will continue to comprise Decision Insight Information Group, and each individual company will retain its own name under the new corporate identity.

The businesses incorporated in Decision Insight Information Group include:

• Marshall & Swift/Boeckh (MSB) and DataQuick in the U.S., providing risk management solutions in insurance, mortgage  lending, and other property-related financial services
• Access Point Information Canada, providing the e-government delivery and information filing infrastructure in partnership with the government of British Columbia, Canada
• SearchFlow, xit2 and Decision Insight Hub, together with Millar & Bryce in Scotland and Rochford Brady Group in the Republic of Ireland, providing essential information for legal and financial professionals to manage property transactions in England and Wales
• Wertweiser – a joint venture with HVB Bank, providing property valuation support in Germany.

As the leader in global property information intelligence, Decision Insight Information Group provides a comprehensive range of strategically delivered information, infrastructure and decision support products to insurance, financial, legal and property professionals. The resources and commitment of TPG will allow the Company to target growth in existing and new complementary markets.

Chris Cartwright, CEO of Decision Insight Information Group, says: "Today marks the start of an exciting journey as this portfolio of vibrant, market-leading businesses continues to create new successes under the powerful Decision Insight Information Group identity.  I am looking forward to continuing the great start we have achieved with the management team(s) under our new stewardship.  

"Our prime focus is to deliver value, innovation and market-leading solutions that allow customers to solve market problems. With a strong investment focus, we will deploy the right resources to develop new products and partnerships and to meet our clients' evolving needs," Cartwright added.

About Decision Insight Information Group

Located in the U.S., Canada and Europe, Decision Insight Information Group delivers a comprehensive range of information, infrastructure and decision support products and services for financial and legal professionals.  Operating at the heart of the property industry, Decision Insight Information Group manages complex information solutions and provides clarity on decision making for buying, selling, conveyancing, financing and insurance.  Decision Insight companies include MSB and DataQuick in the U.S., Access Point Information Canada, SearchFlow, xit2 and Decision Insight Hub in the UK, Millar & Bryce in Scotland, Rochford Brady Group in the Republic of Ireland, and Wertweiser, a joint venture with HVB Bank, in Germany.  Decision Insight has 1,100 employees in 16 offices. For more information, visit www.decisioninsightgroup.com.

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