RNS Number:7842J
Amlin PLC
08 April 2003


PRESS RELEASE

8 April, 2003     For immediate release


ASHBY APPOINTMENT PAVES WAY FOR BLOODSTOCK EXPANSION

Amlin plc, the largest  independent Lloyd's insurance group, today announced
leading bloodstock underwriter, David Ashby, is to join the business in a move
that paves the way for a significant expansion of  its bloodstock  account.

David Ashby was most recently at QBE International Insurance where he was lead
Bloodstock Underwriter for over eight years.

Amlin currently underwrites #9m of bloodstock business a year. It is an
international account that has grown substantially over the last two years.
David's appointment will give further impetus to this growth. The account is at
present headed by Andrew Wright who also underwrites the Energy account. This
appointment allows Andrew to devote one hundred per cent of his time to Energy
business, which has grown significantly in recent times as more capacity has
been allocated to this class following a major repricing.

Simon Beale, who heads the Coles Division of Amlin, commented: "David's
appointment as bloodstock underwriter is a crucial piece in the jigsaw that will
allow us to continue to  profitably build the bloodstock account as well as
dedicate Andrew's time on the energy account."

Charles Philipps, Chief Executive said: "We are delighted to have attracted
someone of David's calibre to lead our expansion in bloodstock. His
relationships and bloodstock expertise  should result in profitable growth of
this account. It will also allow Andrew to further develop the opportunities in
the energy sector."


Enquiries:

Charles Philipps, Chief Executive, Amlin plc        020 7746 1050
Martin Hewett, Director, Amlin Underwriting         020 7746 1804
Fiona Gibson, Haggie Financial                      020 7417 8989


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