BOSTON, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eaton Vance Insured Massachusetts Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE Amex: MAB) (the "Fund"), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three months and year ended September 30, 2009. The Fund's fiscal year ended on September 30, 2009. For the three months ended September 30, 2009, the Fund had net investment income of $366,756 ($0.209 per common share). From this amount, the Fund paid dividends on preferred shares of $16,007 (equal to $0.009 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $350,749, or $0.200 per common share. The Fund's net investment income for the year ended September 30, 2009 was $1,583,454 ($0.901 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.099 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.802 per common share. In comparison, for the three months ended September 30, 2008, the Fund had net investment income of $416,022 ($0.237 per common share). From this amount, the Fund paid dividends on preferred shares of $124,849 (equal to $0.071 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $291,173, or $0.166 per common share. The Fund's net investment income for the year ended September 30, 2008 was $1,722,538 ($0.981 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.289 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.692 per common share. Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $3,823,648 ($2.181 per common share). The Fund's net realized and unrealized gains for the year ended September 30, 2009 were $4,360,236 ($2.486 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended September 30, 2008 were $3,126,244 ($1.780 per common share). The Fund's net realized and unrealized losses for the year ended September 30, 2008 were $5,234,775 ($2.981 per common share). On September 30, 2009, net assets of the Fund applicable to common shares were $25,770,589. The net asset value per common share on September 30, 2009 was $14.66 based on 1,758,401 common shares outstanding. In comparison, on September 30, 2008, net assets of the Fund applicable to common shares were $21,310,812. The net asset value per common share on September 30, 2008 was $12.13 based on 1,756,566 common shares outstanding. The Funds are managed by Eaton Vance Management, a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE:EV), based in Boston, one of the oldest investment management firms in the United States, with a history dating back to 1924. Eaton Vance and its affiliates managed $154.9 billion in assets as of October 31, 2009 offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment products and wealth management solutions. The Company's long record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning investors. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit http://www.eatonvance.com/. EATON VANCE INSURED MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL BOND FUND SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Year Ended September 30, September 30, ------------- ------------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net investment income $367 $416 $1,583 $1,723 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments 3,824 (3,126) 4,360 (5,235) Preferred dividends paid from net investment income (16) (125) (174) (508) --- ---- ---- ---- Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations $4,175 $(2,835) $5,769 $(4,020) ====== ======= ====== ======= Earnings per Common Share Outstanding ------------- Net investment income $0.209 $0.237 $0.901 $0.981 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2.181 (1.780) 2.486 (2.981) Preferred dividends paid from net investment income (0.009) (0.071) (0.099) (0.289) ------ ------ ------ ------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations $2.381 $(1.614) $3.288 $(2.289) ====== ======= ====== ======= Net investment income $0.209 $0.237 $0.901 $0.981 Preferred dividends paid from net investment income (0.009) (0.071) (0.099) (0.289) ------ ------ ------ ------ Net investment income after preferred dividends $0.200 $0.166 $0.802 $0.692 ====== ====== ====== ====== Net Asset Value at September 30 (Common Shares) ---------------- Net assets $25,771 $21,311 Shares outstanding 1,758 1,757 Net asset value per share outstanding $14.66 $12.13 Market Value Summary (Common Shares) ---------------- Market price on NYSE Amex at September 30 $15.25 $13.78 High market price (period ended September 30) $15.25 $15.77 Low market price (period ended September 30) $9.34 $13.38 DATASOURCE: Eaton Vance Management CONTACT: Investors, Eaton Vance Management, +1-800-262-1122 Web Site: http://www.eatonvance.com/

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