Northbridge Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter Conference Call and Webcast

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Apr 17 (MARKET WIRE) --
Northbridge Financial Corporation (TSX: NB) will hold a conference call
and webcast at 9:30 am (Toronto time) on Friday, May 2, 2008 to discuss
its first quarter results for 2008, which will be announced after the
close of markets on Thursday, May 1, 2008. The call, consisting of a
presentation by management followed by a question period, will be
broadcast live on the internet through the Company's website or may be
accessed by telephone at (416) 641-2140 or (800) 952-4972.

The press release announcing first quarter results will be available on
the Company's website at www.norfin.com under "News Releases". The
Company's quarterly report to shareholders and presentation materials
will be posted on the Company's website under "Financial Information"
prior to the call. A replay will be available following the call on the
same website or via telephone at (416) 695-5800 or (800) 408-3053
(passcode 3259286) until midnight (Toronto time) on Friday, May 16, 2008.

Northbridge is the leading commercial property and casualty insurance
group in Canada, providing property, automobile, general liability and a
wide range of other commercial insurance products to businesses primarily
in Canada. Northbridge common shares are listed and traded under the
symbol NB on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Visit Northbridge's website at
www.norfin.com for more information.

Contacts:
Northbridge Financial Corporation
Craig Pinnock
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 350-4300
Website: www.norfin.com

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