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Transfer of Zurich Capital Markets businesses to BNP Paribas

Zurich, July 14, 2003 - Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) and BNP Paribas (BNPP) have agreed on a framework for the transfer of derivative transactions and credit facilities and related assets by Zurich Capital Markets (ZCM) to BNPP. BNP Paribas has taken over responsibility for servicing these transactions, and relevant ZCM employees have transferred to BNPP. Zurich and BNPP expect to conclude individual agreements for the transfer of specific transactions and facilities over the coming months.

Zurich Financial Services is an insurance-based financial services provider with an international network that focuses its activities on its key markets of North America, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Founded in 1872, Zurich is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It has offices in approximately 60 countries and employs about 68,000 people.

For further information please contact:
Zurich Financial Services, Media and Public Relations
8022 Zurich, Switzerland
Phone +41 (0)1 625 21 00, Fax +41 (0)1 625 26 41
http://www.zurich.com
SWX Swiss Exchange/virt-x: ZURN