<ARTICLE> 7
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Omni
Insurance Group, Inc.'s September 30, 1996 financial statements and is qualifed
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000906786
<NAME> OMNI INSURANCE GROUP INC
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