Appointment Company Secretary

Montpellier Group PLC 31 October 2003 MONTPELLIER GROUP PLC ('Montpellier' or the 'Company') Appointment of Company Secretary Montpellier is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Wright as Company Secretary, effective immediately. Ms Wright, who joined the Company in April 2000, takes over the role of Company Secretary from Sandy McArthur, who retains his duties as Group Financial Controller. 31 October 2003 Enquiries: Montpellier Group plc Tel: 020 7522 3200 Paul Sellars, Group Managing Director College Hill Tel: 020 7457 2020 Matthew Gregorowski This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange