Appointment of A Non-Executive Director

Stock Exchange Release.

1 November 2010LEGAL & GENERAL GROUP PLCAPPOINTMENT OF A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORLegal & General Group Plc ("Group") is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Prettejohn as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Group with effect from 2 November 2010.Nick Prettejohn was previously the Chief Executive Officer, Prudential UK & Europe, Executive Director, Prudential Plc from 2006-2009, and Chief Executive of Lloyd's of London from 1999-2005. Nick will join the Remuneration Committee and Risk Committee.frances Heaton, a Non-Executive Director of the Group since July 2001, will retire with effect from 2 November 2010.John Stewart, Chairman of Legal & General said:"Frances has been a very effective and distinguished member of the Board and Audit Committee. She has made a strong contribution to the success of Legal & General over many years, and I and the Board would like to thank her for all her hard work and wise counsel, and wish her all the best for the future."I am very pleased that Nick has agreed to join the Board of Legal & General. He brings a strong intellect and a wealth of UK and international insurance expertise and knowledge to the role, and I look forward to working with him."Legal & General Group Plc confirms that there is no information to disclose relating to Mr Prettejohn under rules 9.6.13 (2) to (6) of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.For further information, please contact:

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