Press Release: Changes on Nationale Suisse's Executive Board

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Thomas Widmer, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Nationale Suisse, has decided to leave the company during the course of 2014. With effect from 1 April 2014, he will be succeeded by Armin Suter, Nationale Suisse's Head of Corporate Audit since March 2008.

Thomas Widmer, Head of Finance (CFO) since April 2007, has decided to leave Nationale Suisse during the course of 2014. He will, however, remain fully responsible for preparing the 2013 annual financial statement. It is also envisaged that he will provide support to the company in an advisory capacity until his departure in 2014. Hans Künzle, CEO of Nationale Suisse, says: "I am extremely sorry that Thomas Widmer is leaving us and I would like to thank him, also on behalf of the Board of Directors, for his excellent and essential contributions to the company's realignment over the last seven years. I wish him only the best for the future."

With effect from 1 April 2014, Armin Suter (46) will take up the position of CFO for the Nationale Suisse Group and will join the Executive Board. Armin Suter has worked for the insurer since March 2008 as Head of Corporate Audit, a role in which he reports directly to the Board of Directors. He brings far-reaching expertise and many years of experience in accounting, corporate finance and auditing and has an extensive knowledge of the insurance industry. "That we are able to fill the key position of CFO with a suitable person from our own ranks is an indication of the high calibre of the Nationale Suisse management team. In Armin Suter, we have chosen the right person to ensure we can continue to hold our own successfully in this challenging economic and financial environment."

Brief profile

Armin Suter

Dr. sc. techn. (ETH Zurich)

Born 1967, Swiss Citizen

Member of the Executive Board,

Head of Finance (CFO) (as of 1 April 2014)

Armin Suter studied computer science and business administration, completing his studies with a doctorate at the Institute of Business Administration at ETH Zurich. After his studies, he worked as an assistant and lecturer in accounting at ETH Zurich. He started his professional career at the Landis & Gyr Group in Zug, where he held various roles. In 2000, Armin Suter moved to CSS Insurance in Lucerne, ending his time there as Head of Operational Audit. Among his other activities at this time, he also gained the qualification of Executive Master of Corporate Finance.

On 1 March 2008, Armin Suter joined Nationale Suisse as Head of Corporate Audit. With effect from 1 April 2014, he will become Head of the Finance Division (CFO) and a member of the Group's Executive Board.

Further information

Photos can be downloaded from:

www.nationalesuisse.com/press-photos

Short portraits of all members of the Executive Board are available on:

www.nationalesuisse.com/executive-board

Brief profile

Nationale Suisse is an innovative, international and independent Swiss insurance group providing first-rate risk and pension solutions in non-life and life business as well as a growing number of tailored specialty lines products. Consolidated gross premiums came to CHF 1.51 billion in 2012. The Group comprises the parent company and about 20 subsidiaries and branch offices for focused product lines in Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Latin America and Turkey. The headquarters of Swiss National Insurance Company Ltd are in Basel. Nationale Suisse is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (NATN). On 30 June 2013, the Group employed 1 889 staff (full-time equivalents).

Information Remo Meier Nationale Suisse Investor Relations Steinengraben 41 Phone +41 61 275 22 45 4003 Basel Fax +41 61 275 22 21 Switzerland remo.meier@nationalesuisse.com www.nationalesuisse.com/invest or-relations

Christina Hartmann Nationale Suisse Media Relations Steinengraben 41 Phone +41 61 275 23 40 4003 Basel Fax +41 61 275 22 21 Switzerland christina.hartmann@nationalesuisse.com www.nationalesuisse.com/media- relations

Key dates Publication of the annual report 2013 26.03.2014 Media conference to announce financial results 26.03.2014 at Widder Hotel, Zurich Financial analysts' conference at Widder 26.03.2014 Hotel, Zurich Annual General Meeting, Basel 19.05.2014

Disclaimer and exclusion of liability

The purpose of this press release is to inform the public about certain events or developments arising from the company's business. The information published in this article is not an advertisement, offer or recommendation to engage in transactions involving securities or other products of Nationale Suisse or any other type of transaction. This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. Even if these forward-looking statements reflect the opinion and expectations of Nationale Suisse, a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors may lead to actual developments and results differing strongly from the expectations of Nationale Suisse. It is pointed out expressly that the statements and projections contained in this press release are selective in nature. Nationale Suisse provides no guarantee, either explicitly or implicitly, regarding the accuracy and completeness of the statements and forecasts published in this press release. Neither Nationale Suisse nor its executive bodies or senior managers accept any liability for any damage or losses arising directly or indirectly from the use of this press release. Unless otherwise provided by applicable binding law Nationale Suisse is under no obligation to update or amend the statements contained in this press release, be it in response to new information, future events or any other reasons.

Updated post-publication information is available on our website www.nationalesuisse.com. You may find further details and forecasts about the business of Nationale Suisse there.

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