A tourist's peace of mind is an insurer's piece of cake
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Holidaymakers are usually perfectly happy to take out insurance for their holidays especially as an emergency flight home and associated bills could exceed 100,000 pounds sterling. However travel agents, operators and banks typically make 40% to 50% profit from arranging policies and many underwriters are losing money on this business. Many agents rely very much on their profit from travel insurance arrangement with low profit margins on holidays and flights.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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European recipes are alien to the British mind
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Architect Richard Rogers showed a strong humanist element in the visions of the future of the UK's cities which he presented in the Reith lectures. He shows a European approach in his assumptions that architecture should be government-sponsored, and supports views which are widely accepted in all other European countries. However, it will not be possible to use European solutions in the UK, where social conditions are very different.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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Borrowing with an easier mind
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Banks and building societies often persuade borrowers to take out loan protection cover which is expensive and inappropriate for the borrower's specific requirements. Lenders seen loan protection insurance as a good source of income, as they receive around 22% of the premium in commission. Borrowers should bear this in mind, and should ensure that they take the time to seek out the best possible deal.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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