HARLEYSVILLE GROUP &lt;HGIC> SEEKS TO ACQUIRE FIRM

  Harleysville Group Inc said it
  was in talks to acquire Atlantic Mutual Fire Insurance Co, a
  property and casualty insurer licensed in five southern states.
      The company said it believes an acquisition could be
  completed by June 30, subject to approval by regulatory and
  Atlantic Mutual policyholders.
      Harleysville plans to invest about four mln dlrs in the
  business if the deal is completed.
  

