In March 2000 the company came under offer from French banker Crédit Lyonnais S.A.

Worldwide GWP for 1998 (£000s):
£1,721,655 (1997: £2,055,283)

Address, telephone and fax number of European head office:
27 avenue Claude Vellefaux
75010 Paris
France
Tel: +33 1 40 03 10 00
Fax: +33 1 42 49 35 35

Lines of business:
Life
Bank-related products and polices for health professionals

Worldwide net written premium for 1998 (£000s):
£1,721,655

Worldwide net written premium for 1997 (£000s):
£2,053,283