Comment from If P&C Insurance following the terrorist attack in the U.S.

Comment from If P&C Insurance following the terrorist attack in the U.S. In the present catastrophic situation our thoughts go to the victims and their families and friends. To address any market concerns, we would also like to give the following comments: If has no exposure in the reinsurance market, since If is not writing any such business since a number of years. Concerning direct insurance, it is clearly too early to assess the entire situation. However, If has to the best of our knowledge no exposure in the affected areas in the U.S.. Our clients travelling in the U.S. are serviced by SOS International and by the network of Europeiske travelling insurance. We also have a co- operation with the Norwegian Church in New York. Enquiries: Helena Dyrssen, +46-8 788 23 35 Head of communication Nils Henriksson, +46-8 788 1282 Head of Investor relations ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/09/12/20010912BIT00680/bit0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/09/12/20010912BIT00680/bit0001.pdf