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PHILLIPSBURG, Kan., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leland G. Orr, general manager of Brooke Franchise Corporation's Phillipsburg, Kan. campus, announced that Version 6.0 of the Brooke Management System was released today. Brooke Franchise Corporation is a subsidiary of Brooke Corporation (NASDAQ:BXXX) and a leading franchisor of insurance agencies. The Phillipsburg campus provides basic services to Brooke franchisees including commissions processing, document imaging, facility support and advertising assistance. "The Brooke Management System, or BMS, represents a complete rethinking of agency automation and is available only to Brooke franchisees. BMS is built around the electronic distribution of documents using e-mail and the Web for delivery of customer information to franchisees," stated Orr. "A complete agency management system offers more than just agency automation, therefore, BMS is integrated with our processing center for cash and document management assistance, our advertising center for brand management assistance and our facility center for office management assistance." BMS 6.0 includes new features such as: 1) improved design to provide franchisees with a new, streamlined appearance, 2) an insurance policy module with integrated auto and home rating features powered by AMS SETWrite(TM), 3) an emphasis on electronic download of policy information from insurance companies using IVANS download services, and 4) new help screens with expanded help information. BMS 6.0 builds on the e-mail integration innovations originally introduced in the previous version of BMS. These e-mail innovations include: 1) customer file documentation through the use of e-notes, 2) reminders using e-minders, 3) fax distribution through the use of e-faxes, 4) document distribution by the processing center using e-awares, and 5) document distribution by franchisees using e-images. BMS 6.0 continues to provide franchisees with the unique capability to convert paper documents to electronic images by faxing documents to the processing center. When documents are faxed using a cover sheet generated through BMS, they are automatically filed, or auto-attached, to the corresponding customer for easy retrieval. Pictures and other electronic files may also be uploaded, or e-attached, by franchisees to their customer files using BMS. To commemorate the release of BMS Version 6.0, Brooke Franchise Corporation is hosting a "Popcorn and a Movie" celebration. An introductory DVD was sent to each Brooke franchise location along with a collectible gift pack containing assorted candy and popcorn. About Brooke Franchise Corporation . . . Brooke Franchise Corporation is a subsidiary of Brooke Corporation (NASDAQ:BXXX) that distributes insurance and related services through a network of more than 600 franchise locations. The Brooke organization was founded on the belief that local business owners distribute insurance and related services more efficiently than others if supported by a franchise system. E-mail distribution. . . To receive electronic press release alerts, visit the "Investor Relations" section of the Brooke Corporation Web site at http://www.brookecorp.com/ and subscribe to our "E-mail Alerts" online. DATASOURCE: Brooke Corporation CONTACT: Stephanie Felder of Brooke Corporation, , or, +1-785-543-3199 Web site: http://www.brookecorp.com/

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