CGNU Makes New Life Apptmnts

CGNU PLC
28 June 2002



CGNU MAKES NEW LIFE APPOINTMENTS

CGNU announced today that Philip Scott, a Group Executive Director, is to 
broaden his current role by increasing his participation in the group's 
continental European operations.  This change reflects the increasing
importance of these markets to the group.  In 2001, they accounted for 
43 per cent of CGNU's total net life and pensions premiums and offer 
exciting growth potential for the future.

Philip will retain his group board responsibilities for the UK Life business 
and will become Executive Chairman of Norwich Union Life, where he is 
currently Chairman and Chief Executive.  In addition, he will work more 
closely with the board of Delta Lloyd, the group's Netherlands-based 
business, and join the board of CGU France.

CGNU Group Executive Director, Tony Wyand, will retain overall responsibility 
for the group's continental European businesses.  The composition of the CGNU 
board remains unchanged.

In recognition of Philip's expanded role, Gary Withers will become Chief 
Executive of Norwich Union Life and take operational responsibility for this 
business.  Gary, who joined CGNU in May 2001 as Group Strategy and Development
Director, has held senior management positions at Merrill Lynch Investment 
Managers, Mercury Asset Management and McKinsey.

The appointments are effective 1 September 2002 and are subject to the 
relevant regulatory approvals.

Commenting today, Richard Harvey, CGNU's Group Chief Executive, said:

'This move recognises CGNU's unique position in the pan-European life market 
and its potential for growth.  Philip is one of the life industry's leading 
experts and his new role places him at the heart of the pan-European
financial services growth industry.

'Since joining CGNU last year, Gary has made a significant contribution and 
his considerable experience in financial services will help take our UK life 
business forward strongly.  I am delighted to be able to strengthen the team 
in this way by bringing new talent into the UK life company whilst retaining 
continuity.'



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Notes to editors:
* CGNU is the UK's largest insurance group, one of the top-five insurers in  
  Europe and has substantial positions in other markets around the world.  
  CGNU is the world's seventh-largest insurer based on gross worldwide        
  premiums.

* CGNU's principal business activities are long-term savings, fund management 
  and general insurance, with worldwide premium income and retail investment 
  sales from ongoing business of more than £28 billion, and over £200 billion 
  of assets under management at 31 December 2001.



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