In regard to the fire account, the figures show very ttle change as compared with the previous year, and generally they call for little comment. It is recognized that war conditions have led to a considerable dislocation of fire business, and in the elreumstances it is satisfactory to note that Our fire premium figures have been Well maintained and that the fire ce-count has contributed £5,000 to the Profit and loss account. regard to accident business, which continues to present ite own particular difficulties, the Agures the accident and general account for the year show little change, and the: account contributes £500 {0 our profit and loss account.
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