Brown joins RSA board

Mr Brown has been chief executive of the group's UK business since September 2008 and currently sits on the group executive committee, reporting to RSA group chief executive, Andy Haste.

Having worked at RSA since 1989, Mr Brown has held a number of senior management roles across the group, including UK chief operating officer and UK director of personal lines.

Commenting on the appointment, RSA chairman John Napier, said: "Adrian has been with RSA for over 20 years and he brings with him