Royal & SunAlliance

Brainspark PLC
3 January 2001





             Brainspark plc announces strategic relationship with

                             Royal & SunAlliance

London, January 3rd 2001 - Brainspark plc, the incubator focussed on
germinating and developing internet and technology related businesses, today
announced its plans to work with Royal & SunAlliance's Global Ventures
division. The relationship is intended to help both parties to co-operate in
new business sourcing and the delivery of incubation services.

The two companies believe they possess complementary skills and networks and
harnessing these would create new business opportunities, specifically in the
areas of technology and financial services.

The relationship has developed out of a series of discussions between Stewart
Dodd, CEO of Brainspark and Stuart Degg, CEO of Global Ventures.

Stewart Dodd said 'We see enormous potential in being able to work together
with Royal & SunAlliance to explore innovative new business models in the
field of technology and financial services.'

Stuart Degg commented 'In developing Royal & SunAlliance's new venture
capability over the course of 2000 we've recognised the advantages of working
as part of an alliance network with other quality organisations. Brainspark's
track-record of developing businesses is impressive and I'm looking forward to
exploring how we can co-operate on some exciting initiatives in 2001.'

Two B2B businesses currently in incubation with Global Ventures have been
identified as early opportunities to assess the benefits of leveraging both
parties' capabilities and RSA's financial services domain knowledge.


Notes to editors

About Brainspark.

Brainspark plc, is an AIM listed Incubator focussed on germinating and
developing Internet and technology related businesses. Formed in September
1999, it floated on London's Stock Exchange in April 2000. Brainspark helps
create world-class businesses by providing seed capital, a physical
infrastructure, management support and access to a substantial network.

Brainspark has invested in 17 companies, four of which have gone onto secure
follow-on funding.

About Royal & SunAlliance Global Ventures

Royal & SunAlliance Global Ventures is a wholly division of Royal &
SunAlliance and was established in March 2000. Global Ventures is a rigorous
corporate incubator that will enable innovative financial services ideas to
become reality. Royal & SunAlliance is forward thinking with regard to the new
economy business environment and Global Ventures is a demonstration of
innovative, market leading activity. Royal & SunAlliance is focussed on using
its deep financial services expertise and harnessing the global strength of
Royal & SunAlliance to position Global Ventures at the leading edge of
innovation in financial services markets.

Enquiries

Brainspark (020 7843 6600)

David Hart

Director of marketing and communications

Royal & SunAlliance Global Ventures (020 8280 8586)

Carla Burt

Marketing, Communications & PR



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Citigate Dewe Rogerson (020 7638 9571)