RSA Appoints Investor Relations Director

LONDON, Aug. 16 -- RSA Group issued the following news release:

Leading global insurer RSA today announced the appointment of Matt Hotson as Investor Relations Director.

Matt joins the Group in early September from Cable & Wireless Worldwide where he was responsible for Corporate Finance and IR. He has extensive industry experience and was previously Director of Investor Relations and Strategy at Legal & General.

Welcoming the appointment, Group Chief Financial Officer, Richard Houghton said:

"Matt brings with him a wealth of financial and investor relations experience. I look forward to working with him to improve the understanding of RSA's financial story and to deepen and broaden our shareholder base."

Matt Hotson said:

"I am delighted to be joining RSA and I'm excited about the opportunities to develop the Investor Relations function to further support the Group's growth strategy."

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