The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-08 00:00:00

ESTABLISHED 1841.
31EEDICAL, INVALID, AND GENERAL
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
Empowered by special Act of Parliament.
18 Viet., Cap. XXXIII.
OFFICER
, St. Vincent-street.
HEAD OFFICE :
LONDON, 25, PALL MALL.
73
DUBLIN-22, Nassauß•sßtrleNetC. GLASGOW-73,
DIRECTORS.
Benjamin Phillips, Esq., F.R.S., Chairman.
E. Doubleday, r sq., F.L.S. T. Stevenson, Esq., F.S.A;
Lt.-Col. H. DoYeton, EI.E.LC.S. R. B. Todd, M.D., F.R.S.
George Gun Hay, Esq. Alfred Waddlloye, D.C.L.
G.G.M'Pherson, Esq , /1.E.1.C.5. J. Wishaw, Esq., F.S.A.
Department of Medical Statistics—William Parr, Esq., M.D., F.R.S.
By the Annual Report of 1853, it appeared that the number of
Policies then in force was 3,434, insuring 1,337,5001., and yielding an
income of 55,2071.
At the Sixteenth Annual Meeting, held on the 26th November
1857, It was shown that on the 30th June last—

The number of Policies in force was ........ 6,255
The amount insured was •• 2,917,5981. 13s. 10d.
The annual Income was .• •• • • ...... 125,113/. 3s. Bd.

The new policies issued during the last five years are as follows,
viz.:—

1853 ......

Sums Ann.
A.sured. Prems.
922 ...for... £402,116 yielding £16,934

1854 1.119 ..... •.•
1855 • 1,129 .... •• ••

_
5 %4,188
534,064 .. • •

1856 1,137
1857 , 1,207 ........ 570,282 ••.. • •

22,758
22,6(9

24,051
23,015

Two Bonuses have been declared (in 1848 and 1853), adding nearly
2 per cent, per annum on the average to sums assured, and by which
a Policy of 1,0001. issued in 1842 on a healthy life is now increased to
1,2601.

Profits divided every five years—next division in 1853.
The Society has paid claims on 781 Policies, assuring 312,8847,
since its establishment in 1841.
Premiums for India have been computed on the actual results 0
European Life in that Colony, extending over the whole period o
the Mast India Company's experience, and will be fount generally
lower than those of other companies, and especially favourable for
military men.

Civil rates charged on the ]ives of military officers holding civil
appointments, for the term of such appointments.
Immediate reduction to English rates on the Assured returning to
Europe permanently to reside.

Policies may be made payable either in London or in India, at the
rate or 2s. sterling per Company's Rupee.

GENERAL ADVANTAGES.
Assurances are effected at home or abroad on healthy lives, at as
moderate rates as the most recent data will allow.
No extra premium is required on healthy lives in the Army or
Navy unless in actual service.
she Policies issued by this society give greater facilities to parties
going to or residing in Foreign Climates than those of most other
companies.

.
Invalid lives assured on scientifically constructed tables based on
extensive data, and a redaction in the premium is made when the
ceases for an increased rate of premium have ceased.
Policies issued free of Stamp duty, and every other charge except
the Premium.
_ _

Medical men are paid a guinea for each report, and receive the
same advantages as solicitors for any business they may introduce.
Notices of Assignment are registered and acknowledged without
charge.

Assurers incur no risk of Copartnership as in Mutual Offices, but
are tree from all liability.
A Capital of Half-a-Million sterling, fully subscribed (In addition
to a large income and accumulated assets), affords a complete gua-
rantee for the fulfilment of the Company's engagements.
Active working Agents wanted in vacant places.
Prospectuses, Forms of Proposals, and every other inforkaailen,
may be obtained on application to any of the Society's Agents, or of
C. DOUGLAS SINGER,
Seeretary, 25, Pall-mall.