The Annual General Meeting of Sampo Life has today elected Jarmo Salonen as new member of the Board. He replaces Mika Ihamuotila who will leave Sampo Group on 15 April 2007. Mr. Salonen is Head of Investor relations and Group communications in Sampo Group. Sampo Group's CFO Peter Johansson has at the same time been elected as Vice Chairman of the Board. Kari Stadigh continues as Chairman of the Board. SAMPO PLC Ilona Ervasti-Vaintola Group Chief Counsel tel. +358 10 516 0060 Distribution: Helsinki Stock Exchange The principal media Financial Supervision www.sampo.com