Going, going ... the last few windfalls
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It is unlikely that further large windfall payments will be made by UK building societies and insurance companies that abandon mutual status and become public companies. Indeed, many of the building societies that still have mutual status have adopted measures to protect themselves from people speculating on receiving a large payment if they decide to de-mutualize. However, there are a number of ways in which eligibility for windfall payments can be secured. Some building societies are still offering Tessas with membership status, and the ownership of Pibs also gives membership status.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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Pennies that can add up to pounds
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There are difficulties associated with valuing penny policies, a form of insurance policy taken out to meet funeral costs. An investigation by The Independent has revealed that insurance companies are paying incorrect surrender values for these policies, which were very popular until the 1960s. There are still large sums of money due to be paid out under penny policies, and it is believed that many payouts have gone unpaid on deaths.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Who pays the price of failure?
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Issues raised by the collapse of Independent Insurance are discussed. The collapse, which observers attribute partly to the incidence of no-win, no-fee claims, came as a surprise to the market.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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