The banking unit was later acquired by Danske Bank in 2007 , while the Sampo Group retained the insurance business .
In 1999 , the state - owned bank was merged with Sampo PLC 's insurance business to form the Sampo Group .
The banking unit was later acquired by Danske Bank in 2007 , while the Sampo Group   retained the insurance business .
In 1999 , the state - owned bank was merged with Sampo PLC 's insurance business to form the Sampo Group .