Wisdom International Announces Agreement to Acquire Minority Interest in International Reinsurance, Ltd.

Norwich Management Co., Agrees to Exchange Shares in International Reinsurance Company, Ltd. Deal


SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 14, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Wisdom International Corporation (Pink Sheets:WSDM) ("Wisdom"), a diversified holding company, announced today that it has reached an agreement to purchase the remaining ownership shares of International Reinsurance, Ltd., Wisdom's Nevis based reinsurance company, from Norwich Management Company of Norwich, England.

Michael Merservy, Chairman and CEO of Wisdom noted, "We are pleased that Norwich has expressed the continued confidence in our management and business plan, electing to take stock as consideration for the final piece of their holdings."

Norwich Management Company is an international insurance broker and consultant, headquartered in the UK. Norwich has represented a diverse client base and is active in all aspect of risk management, underwriting and marketing. Said Peter Greengrass, CEO of Norwich, "We like what we see at Wisdom and think that the growth opportunities are significant. They will be good partners."

About Wisdom International, Inc.

Wisdom International Corporation is a diversified holding company. Wisdom's reinsurance activities are conducted through its subsidiary, International Reinsurance Company, Ltd., with offices in Nevis, West Indies, Norwich, England and Dallas, Texas. Wisdom's other business activities are conducted through non-insurance subsidiaries, which include two mining companies, a real estate development company, a livestock company and trucking company.

Forward-Looking Statements

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