Hallmark Financial Services Approved for AMEX Listing

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

Beginning Aug. 10, 2005, Hallmark’s common stock will trade on the AMEX under the “HAF” symbol.

Hallmark’s common stock has traded on the Emerging Company Market of the American Stock Exchange under the symbol “HAF.EC” since 1994.

Hallmark Financial Servicesengages primarily in the sale of property and casualty insurance products. The company’s business involves marketing and underwriting of non-standard personal automobile insurance primarily in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico, marketing and underwriting commercial insurance primarily in Texas, New Mexico, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, third party claims administration, and other insurance related services.