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SUPPLEMENT, DATED MAY 15, 1997
TO PROSPECTUS, DATED APRIL 23, 1997.
OF
ENHANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC.
In connection with the sale by the Selling Shareholder through Salomon
Brothers Inc ("Salomon") of shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Prospectus,
dated April 23, 1997 (the "Prospectus"), of Enhance Financial Services Group
Inc. (the "Company"), the Company has agreed to indemnify Salomon with respect
to certain civil liabilities, including certain liabilities under the Securities
Act, to which it may be subject arising out of Salomon's activities relating
thereto. Terms which are defined in the Prospectus shall have their defined
meanings in this Supplement, unless otherwise defined herein.