Brit Insurance Holdings PLC
22 April 2008


For immediate release 22 April 2008

BRIT INSURANCE HOLDINGS PLC

Brit Insurance makes senior appointments

Brit Insurance Holdings PLC ('Brit Insurance'), the UK-based international
general insurance and reinsurance group, today announces the appointment of
Matthew Wilson as CEO of its Global Markets business following Mike Sibthorpe's
resignation. In addition Kevin Huttly has been appointed as Underwriting
Director of Global Markets.

Dane Douetil, Brit Insurance Chief Executive, commented:
'We are delighted that Matthew will be heading up Global Markets supported by
Kevin. Both are highly experienced and will help drive the future of our Global
Markets business. We would also like to take the opportunity to wish Mike
Sibthorpe well in his future endeavours.'

Enquiries:

Brit Insurance Holdings PLC
Dane Douetil, Chief Executive Officer: 020 7984 8500

Haggie Financial
David Haggie, Peter sh Rigby: 020 7417 8989

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