21 MARCH 1931, Page 46

• LONDON LIFE PROGRESS.

The new business figures of the London- Life Association for the past year exceeded 4.3,000,000 after deduction of reassurances, and of the new business nearly one-half Was

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Financial Notes

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in non-participating policies. During the year the depre- ciation of securities amounted to about £30,000 more than in non-participating policies. During the year the depre- ciation of securities amounted to about £30,000 more than Irofits on realizations and this has been written off, while the nvestment Fluctuation Fund has been increased from £328,000 to £400,000, so that with unappropriated balances, the total margin over actuarial reserves is now £917,645, Under the reduction of premium system the rate of reduction has increased by two (per cent. of premiums) while rever- sionary bonus policies again receive a bonus of £2 per cent. upon sums assured and existing bonus, this being the rate of distribution for the third year in succession.

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