This notice is to make the general public aware that Grafton (Europe) Insurance Company Limited applied to the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) to cease to carry on general business of insurance and reinsurance in terms of the Insurance Business Act. The MFSA has accepted the company’s application to cease to carry on such business. The cessation of business is entirely voluntary and does not arise as a result of any regulatory action taken by the MFSA. Accordingly, with effect from 14th March 2012, Grafton (Europe) Insurance Company Limited ceased to be authorised by the MFSA.

MFSA Ref: 17-2012