28th Feb 2007 07:01
BRIT Insurance Holdings PLC28 February 2007 Press Release 28 February 2007 BRIT INSURANCE HOLDINGS PLC APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Brit Insurance Holdings PLC ("the Company"), the UK-domiciled internationalgeneral insurer and reinsurer, today announces the appointment of Kenneth CulleyCBE as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 28 February 2007. Ken alsojoins the Audit and Nomination Committees. Ken has been a Non-Executive Director of Brit Insurance Limited since 2000,Chairman of that company since 2003 and a Non-Executive Director of BritSyndicates Limited since 2004. He was chief executive of the Portman BuildingSociety, a director of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme from 2000 to2005, and a non-executive director of JP Morgan Fleming Managed Income plc from2000 to 2002. Ken is currently chairman of JP Morgan Elect plc, Marks & SpencerFinancial Services plc and 1st Credit (Funding) Limited. Clive Coates, Chairman of Brit Insurance, commented: 'I am delighted that Ken has agreed to join the Board of Brit Insurance. Hebrings a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience to the Board.' In accordance with paragraph 9.6.14R of the Listing Rules, it is confirmed thatthere are no further details to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13R of theListing Rules. Enquiries: Brit Insurance Holdings PLC Dane Douetil, Chief Executive Officer: 020 7984 8500 Haggie Financial Peter Rigby: 020 7417 8989 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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