Martin Strobel appointed Non-Executive Board Director

RSA Insurance Group plc (RSA) today announces the appointment of Martin Strobel as a Non-Executive Board Director as of 1 May 2016. He will also join the Audit, Investment and Remuneration Committees.

Martin has over 23 years insurance and financial services experience, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Baloise Group, a position he held for seven years to 2015. He joined Baloise Group in 1999 as the Head of IT at Basler Switzerland and, within Baloise Group, was responsible for major cross-functional insurance and finance projects.

From 2003 to 2008 he was a member of the Corporate Executive Committee with responsibility for the Corporate Division Switzerland.

From 1993 to 1999 Martin performed various roles at Boston Consulting Group, Düsseldorf, advising businesses in the banking and the insurance sectors.

Commenting on the appointment, RSA Chairman Martin Scicluna said:

'We are delighted to welcome Martin to RSA's Board. He brings a deep understanding of the insurance sector and a wealth of financial services expertise, particularly in driving successful transformation programmes across international businesses.

'We look forward to leveraging his direct industry experience and knowledge to ensure that RSA continues to deliver value for its customers and shareholders while advancing its operational priorities.'

There is no further information to disclose under LR 9.6.13.

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