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    Return to cash as equities slump

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The fall in stock market returns has created a devastating hole in insurers' accounts. As a result, capital for underwriting expansion is now being held in cash.

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    Going for broke

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    When Zurich's UK chief executive Patrick O'Sullivan was given extraordinary performance targets, he came up with a daring plan. He explains his strategy to Andy Cook

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    Top 50 GROUPS BREAKDOWN

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    To download a PDF of this article as it appears in the magazine click here pg10

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    STANDARD & POOR'S RATINGS GUIDE

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Standard & Poor's insurer financial strength rating definitions

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    50. Centrica

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £41mAA Underwriting Services LtdAddress:MillstreamMaidenhead RoadWindsorBerkshire SL4 5GDTelephone: 01753 494 000Fax: 01753 494 001Website: Year established: 1982Major shareholders: AA Developments LtdNumber of UK employees (2002): 70

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    49. Sompo Japan Insurance

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £42mAddress:Sompo Japan InsuranceCompany of EuropeLevel 4155 BishopsgateLondon EC2M 3AYWebsite:

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    48. Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £47mAddress:6th Floor,New London House6 London StreetLondon EC3R 7LPTelephone: 020 7816 0321Fax: 020 7618 0220

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    47. GMAC Insurance Group

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £47mMotors Insurance Company LtdAddress:Jubilee House5 Mid Point Business ParkThornburyWest YorkshireTelephone: 0870 752 7001Fax: 0870 752 7100Email: info@motors-insurance.comWebsite: Year established: 1993Major shareholders: Car Care Plan (Holdings) Ltd. Ultimately MICL is a member of the General Motors family.Number of UK employees (2002): 15

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    46. Dexia SA

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £48mFinancial Security AssuranceAddress:1 Angel CourtLondon EC2R 7AETelephone: 020 7796 4646Fax: 020 7796 3540Email: info@fsa.comWebsite: Year established: 1985Major shareholder: DexiaNumber of UK offices: 1Number of UK employees (2002): 40

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    45. BDML Holdings

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £49.4mSabre Insurance CompanyAddress:Sabre House150 South StreetDorking Surrey RH4 2YYTelephone: 0870 240 6996Email: info@sabre-ins.co.ukWebsite: Year established: 1991Major shareholders: Sabre Insurance is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BDML (Holdings) Limited.Number of UK employees: 95

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    44. Millea Holdings

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £59mAddress:150 Leadenhall StreetLondon EC3V 4TETelephone: 020 7283 8844Fax: 020 7283 7354Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance

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    43. Tryg Vesta Group

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £76m

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    42. Markel International Ltd

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £78mAddress:The Markel Building49 Leadenhall StreetLondon EC3A 2EATelephone: 020 7953 6000Fax: 020 7953 6001Website: Year established: 2000Number of UK offices: 4Number of UK employees (2002): 480

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    41. Sterling Insurance Group

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £94mAddress:Whittaker House2 Whittaker AvenueRichmond Upon ThamesSurrey TW9 1EHTelephone: 020 8334 1500Fax: 020 8948 6979Email: info@sterlinginsurance group.comWebsite: Year established: 1994Major shareholders: N G CooperNumber of UK offices: 4Number of UK employees (2002): 350

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    40. Highway Insurance Holdings

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £96mAddress:Highway House,171 Kings RoadBrentwood,Essex CM14 4EJTelephone: 01277 263 636Fax: 01277 263 651Website: Year established: 1995Number of UK offices: 5Number of UK employees (2002): 591

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    39. HFC Bank

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £97mHamilton InsuranceAddress:North StreetWinkfieldWindsor SL4 4TDTelephone: 01344 890 000Fax: 01344 892 288Website: Year established: 1983Major shareholders: HFC Bank

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    38. Trenwick Group

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £103mAddress:2 Minster CourtMincing Lane LondonEC3R 7FLTelephone: 020 7522 9393Fax: 020 7623 0281Email: admin@trenwick.co.ukWebsite:

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    37. Aioi Insurance Company

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £104mAioi Insurance Co. of EuropeAddress:Rose Lane Business CentreRose Lane Norwich NR1 1XHTelephone: 01603 229 700Fax: 01603 229 777Year established: 2001

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    36. The Underwriter Holdings Company

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £111mThe Underwriter Insurance CompanyAddress:The Underwriter Insurance Company10th Floor2 Minster CourtMincing LaneLondon EC3R 7YNTelephone: 020 7220 8888Fax: 020 7523 7477Website: Year established: 1999

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    35. Domestic & General Group

    2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

    GWP less treaty: £118mAddress:Swan CourtMansel RoadWimbledon SW19 4AATelephone: 0208 946 7777Fax: 0208 947 0896Email: info@domgen.comWebsite: Year established: 1950Number of UK offices: 8Number of UK employees (2002): 2,000