ING Contributes $25,000 to the Green for Greensburg Fund to Assist in Tornado Disaster Relief

- Green for Greenburg Fund administered by the United Way of the Plains in
             partnership with the United Ways across Kansas -

ING, a global financial services leader, announced today it has contributed $25,000 to the Green for Greensburg Fund to assist in the tornado disaster relief from the May 4, 2007 tornados. The Green for Greensburg Fund is administered by the United Way of the Plains in Partnership with United Ways across Kansas.

"The devastation and impact to the community is astounding," said Bernie Heffernon, General Manager and Vice President, ING. "ING is committed to supporting communities in which we work, live and do business, and want to support the residents that were affected by this tragedy as they begin to rebuild their lives. "

The Green for Greensburg Fund serves as a central collection point for anyone wishing to make a monetary contribution to help tornado victims in the Greensburg, Kansas, area.

ING has over 80 employees and distributors of ING products and services in the State of Kansas.

About ING

ING Group is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, insurance and asset management to more than 60 million private, corporate and institutional clients in 50 countries. With a diverse workforce of more than 120,000 people, ING comprises a broad spectrum of prominent companies that increasingly serve their clients under the ING brand.

In the U.S., the ING family of companies offers a comprehensive array of financial services to retail and institutional clients, which include life insurance, retirement plans, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative investments, direct banking, institutional investment management, annuities, employee benefits, financial planning and reinsurance. ING holds top-tier rankings in key U.S. markets and serves more than 15 million customers across the nation. For more information, visit www.ing.com.

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Dana Ripley, 770-098-4865, dana.ripley@us.ing.com

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SOURCE: ING Financial Services

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