Wim Dik Appointed Non-executive Director

CGU PLC
8 December 1999


CGU plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Wim Dik as a
non-executive director with effect from 7 December 1999.

Mr Dik is currently Chairman of the Board of Management and Chief Executive
Officer of KPN, Royal Dutch Telecom.


Enquiries: Richard Whitaker, Group Company Secretary     [phone]