CRIME WAVE HITS INSURANCE COMPANIES
The crime wave in Britain last year resulted in British insuraneo Companies having one of the most calamitous poriods in their history. Olaims for lujrglary were higher than over liefore. Thev were 150 per cent. above 19J9 and 20 per cent. above 194(5. In Metro jiolltan London alone claims totalled £5,000,000. ' ' Xobody can fotcsee any Jikelihood of a reduction in the peak of burglarv claims while rationing and shortagTs continne, " said ' a company official.
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Chronicle (Levin), 21 January 1948, Page 5
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79CRIME WAVE HITS INSURANCE COMPANIES Chronicle (Levin), 21 January 1948, Page 5
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