Directorate, etc.

CGNU PLC
30 May 2000

CGNU plc

Merger of CGU plc ('CGU') and Norwich Union plc ('Norwich Union')


The Scheme of Arrangement effecting the merger of CGU and Norwich Union became
effective today, Tuesday 30th May 2000.

In accordance with the terms of the merger, and with effect from today's date:


1. CGU has changed its name to CGNU plc, 

2. The following individuals are appointed directors of the Company: -

George Paul               Deputy Chairman
Richard Harvey            Deputy Group Chief Executive
Philip Scott              Group Executive Director, responsible for UK Life
Mike Biggs                Group Executive Director, responsible for UK General
Guillermo de la Dehesa    Non Executive Director
Sir Michael Partridge     Non Executive Director
Alan Perelman             Non Executive Director
Elizabeth Vallance        Non Executive Director

3. The following directors retire from the Board of CGNU: -

Louise Botting
Sir Tim Lankester
The Rt. Hon. Lord Lang of Monkton
Peter Ward

Queries:

Richard Whitaker
Group Company Secretary
CGNU plc
[phone]