IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE

CR-2021-002370

BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS

OF ENGLAND AND WALES

COMPANIES COURT (ChD)

IN THE MATTER OF ZURICH INSURANCE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

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IN THE MATTER OF ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY LTD

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IN THE MATTER OF PART VII THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS ACT 2000

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 18 May 2022 Zurich Insurance Public Limited Company (the “Transferor”) and Zurich Insurance Company Ltd (the “Transferee”) (together, “Zurich”) applied to the High Court of Justice of England and Wales for an Order under section 111(1) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the “Act”) sanctioning an insurance business transfer scheme (the “Scheme”) providing for the transfer to the Transferee of certain business of the Transferor’s UK branch, comprising a mix of direct and reinsurance-assumed business (the “Business”), and for the making of ancillary provisions in connection with the Scheme under sections 112 and 112A of the Act.

This is an internal reorganisation between two companies within the Zurich Group and is in response to the UK’s exit from the European Union on 31 January 2020 (Brexit).

The proposed transfer will result in the Business, which is currently being carried on by Zurich Insurance Public Limited Company, being carried on by Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. If the Scheme is sanctioned, it is expected to come into effect on 1 January 2023. Further information about the Scheme including:

· a copy of the report on the terms of the Scheme prepared by an Independent Expert in accordance with section 109(1) of the Act;

· a copy of the full Scheme document; and

· a summary of the Independent Expert’s report and a summary of the terms of the Scheme,

are available free of charge and copies can be downloaded from Zurich.co.uk/brexit-transfer or requested by calling or writing to us at the address below, from the date of publication of this notice until the date on which the application is heard by the Court.

We are here to help you. To speak to a representative of Zurich about the proposals please call us on 08009 179507 (freephone in the UK) +44 203 467 4611 (international). The information line will be open from 8.30am to 5.30pm UK time on Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) until the Scheme takes effect on 1 January 2023. Alternatively, you can write to us at transfer.queries@ uk.zurich.com or Zurich Insurance Transfer Query, Unity Place, 1 Carfax Close, Swindon SN1 1AP, United Kingdom.

The application is expected to be heard at the High Court of Justice, 7 Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane, London EC4A lNL on 20 October 2022 (the “Hearing”). Any person who thinks that they may be adversely affected by the carrying out of the Scheme may attend the Hearing and express their views either in person or through legal Counsel. Anyone who intends to appear at the Hearing is requested to notify their objections to Zurich by 13 October 2022, setting out why they believe they would be adversely affected. Anyone who does not intend to attend the Court hearing but wishes to make representations about the Scheme or considers that they may be adversely affected should communicate their views to Zurich by calling or writing using the above contact details, preferably before 13 October 2022.

Zurich’s appointed solicitors: Slaughter and May (Ref: ACC/EZZS)

Visit Zurich.co.uk/brexit-transfer for more information.