The American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) is pleased to announce a new relationship with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). ASWA and MassMutual formed this alliance to provide more continuing education opportunities for women in accounting and finance and to make financial products available to assist ASWA members in business and personal planning.

"The American Society of Women Accountants is pleased to begin working closely with MassMutual,” said Vivian Moller, ASWA 2010-2011 National President. "With access to MassMutual's resources, products and services, ASWA members will have the tools to help plan for their financial future.”

ASWA is the only organization that solely represents the interest of women in the entire accounting and finance community. Women compose over half of accounting graduates in the United States, so it is imperative for organizations like MassMutual to stay connected with ASWA members to ensure the availability of resources needed to succeed in the industry.

"The need for increased and better financial literacy education is a growing one,” said Kelley Gay, Assistant Vice President of Market Development for MassMutual. "Our partnership with the ASWA puts us one step closer to our shared goal of making sure women and their families in the U.S. can put together and activate strong financial plans to ensure their future.”

About the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA):

Founded in 1938, ASWA provides women in accounting and finance the leadership, education and networking opportunities needed to achieve their career goals. Seventy years later, ASWA is still the only organization that solely represents the interest of women in the entire accounting and finance community. The organization's mission is to enable women in all accounting and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession. Visit www.aswa.org for more information.

About Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company:

Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance companythat is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strengthand strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insuranceas its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services,andannuities. In addition, the company's strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, Inc., member FINRAand SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.

For more information, visit www.massmutual.com.