Exhibit A February 25, 1999 Office of the Chief Accountant Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Dear Sir/Madam: I have read and agree with the statements in Item 4 of the Amendment to Form 8-K of Stoneville Insurance Company dated February 25, 1999. Very truly yours, /s/ Richard L. Eaton