Royal & SunAlliance USA Names Ward Executive VP for Commercial Segments

September 9, 2002

Steve Ward has been named Executive Vice-President, Commercial Division of Royal & SunAlliance USA responsible for Commercial Segments. He was formerly Senior Vice President for the Manufacturing Business Group.

“I’m pleased to be a part of the Commercial Division and am excited about the opportunity we have to expand our role as a specialized property/casualty insurer,” Ward said. “We are well-positioned to become a leader in offering differentiated products and services to our customers, and I look forward to working with the entire Commercial Division team to accomplish this.”

Ward joined Royal & SunAlliance in 1990, and has served in a wide range of management and leadership roles, including Underwriting Manager, Resident Vice President and General Manager, and Senior Vice President and Field Executive.