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NORWICH UNION INSURANCE.

'esterilay & Meeting of the Insurers of the Nor-
wich Linidn Society, and other householders, re-
sident in London, took place at the London- Ta-
vern; in liishopsgate-street, 'for the purpose of
considering the propriety of establishing a Na-
tional Union Fire and Life Society, on the prin-
ciples,of mutual interest and mould risk.
Tnomsa BENSLEY. Esq. being 'called to the
Chair, thanked the Meeting for this mark of their
favour, and expressed his hope. that a patient
bearing. would be afforded to ony person present
who was disposed to deliver his sentiments. The
Cnintnittee-, who had exerted themlielves muck for
the benefit of the Insurers, hatlon the last day of
meetilig surrendered their powers back to their
Constituents, and were now but private indivi-
dusk. At that tine a motion was handed to the
Chaitiman, which, -when proposed, met with the
approbation of the Meeting. In porsuaoce.of that
motion, it was agreed that a Meeting should be
called, and the day of meeting being advertised,
they',were collected for the purposes mentioned in
that Resolution. He then read the Resolution as
it appeared in the advertisement, and expressed
his hopes that some Gentlemen would -please to
illustrate the subject, bpdelivering .their senti-
ments upon it.
Mr. Baootcrt was desirous of saying a few words
on the, subject. It had been supposed at the last
Meeting, that it was his wish to take the lead' in
the object of the Meeting, but this was unfound-
ed ; for he disclaimed 'any such intention, and
only wished to afford to the Insurers every means
of being able to decide fully upon this important
question. He had, as a Member, expended some
time in endeavouring to forward the object which
the Committee had in view ;, but circumstances
would not permit him in future to smut! so- much
to the subject. Ile had given the subject which
was proposed for the investigation of the present
Meeting every consideration, and he hoped that
some respectable Gentlemen would institute a So-
ciety on the principles proposed, for he seas de-
sirous of insuring his property, and he knew no
principles which could be productive of so much
benefit. He was not, however, aware that it
was the intention of any Gentlemen possessing
great
.property and. influence iu the city to'come
fOrward to form this Institntiou. It seemed to be
apprehended, that if this Society had been con-
fined to London, the profit derived would be but
small, for the demand, on account of losses, was
greater than it was in the country. The Norwich
Union had been founded in the cottony, and it
appeared that the pt'oiits paid by theni during the
21- years which it existed, amounted to 33 per
cent. Of the success of a similar ondertskieg in
the City, it was. hazardous to speak ; fur unless
sonic men of property and influence exerted them-
selves, it 'Nigh( he supposed that the profit could
not be great. Not having intended to take the
lead in any future institution of the kind, he poly
wished 'hat some Gelitlemen of influence and pro-
perty would found such an Institution, and he
would follow their example by exerting himself
in its behalf.

Mr. ALDIS stated, that several Gentlemen of
great respectability had founded a Society upon
the principle proposed, which was called the Na-
tional Union Society, and which seemed sufficient
to the object at present in view.- Much had been
said respecting Mr. &void, and this Society
would only avail themselves of his experience
and abilities until the whole could be organised.
Mr.. BARRY had the satisfaction to congratidate
'the City of London on the formation of a Society
similar to that called the Norwich Union, but
which was established on more hottest, solid, and
equitable ptiociples. There was- great danger
to be apprehended from any• choice decided upon
by a Meeting assembled in a Tavern, where the
matter could not be fully discussed. The de-
sire of founding Societies upon principles simi-
lar to those which the Meeting was assembled to
adopt, had become very great ; in the Borough, a
snug little club had established itself, at it stated,
upon the broad principles of mutual profit. If he
would be permitted to pun, he would observe, that
London was a most fortunate city, where the
number of persons with assurances in their pocket
was greater than thme who had assurance in the
forehead. It was not to be supposed that a Com-
mittee and other officers, choseb in a room-such
as the present, although atnong the assembly there
were some enlightened men, could be capable of
• fulfilling the duties imposed on them. The spe-
eulatists ought to be checked, lest their specula-
tions sl►ould tend to Hine.

Mr. HANsoN thought an explanation of the na-
ture and views of the New Society necessary. A
Gentleman bad taken advantaire of the Alerting,
to mention the existence of a New Society, which
was said to he founded upon good principles, and
which was mtterwards eulogized by another Gen•
tleman. fie, therefore, was of opinion, that the
names of the persons who were described as highly
respectable, and of great property and influence
should be mentioned, that their names 'might
either !Ilford thorough satisfaction, or altogether
chew the futility of cherishing a hope of ally So-
ciety being founded by them. He w'as not fa,
yourable to their making use of Alr. I3ignold's
services:

•
Mr. ALms had no authority to name them spe-
cifically, but he assured the Meeting that they
were highly respectable. 11r. Bop°ld was not, to
be engaged by them, otherwise than the Provi-
sional C;unornittee would make use of his abilities
and his experience to establish a Society, on a-sore
foundation.

The CUAIRMAN was of opinion, that if the Pro-
visional Committee had been established, the pre-
sent compaoy, wbu were as3embled for purposes

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of a similar nature, should 14e made acquainted
with their nantes, that a proper judgment of their
intentions might be.torthed;
Mr. ALots still declined to mention their names;
Mr. Cu ireinpALt. exyressed hit dissatistaczion
of the proceedings of Mr_ Bignold's friend, who
was so unwilling to mention the names ot persons
who, if they were vespectable, could not fail ot
conferring honour upon him.

Mr. THOMPSON stated, that, being, acquainted
with the nature and business of an Insurance,'
Company, as he had carried on business tor theui
in Scotland, where he knew many who worthlibe
willing to afford every assistance to a Society, of
such a nature, -he rose upon the solicitations oe
some fiends to offer his services towards esta-
blishing such a Society.
Mr. Ttr.cocu expressed his surprise at the pro-
ceedings of the Meeting. lie had waited for so:re
mo iou relative to the subject, but he had
.w
in vain, for no per son had as yet offered any mo-
tion.. • He would therefore propose that the Meet-
ing should adjourn sine die.
Mr. BitooKs seconded the motion, because 'lie
thought the difficulty too great, of establishing
a Society of such a nature in the capital, where,
although there might be abundance of customers,
the gain would be little, as the profit would all be
swallowed up by the losses.
Mr. CANNON thought the names of the persons
who,were said to have founded the New National
Society ought to be- mentioned. He wished to
learn, whether it was the intention of the. Nor-
wich •Directors to connect any of their accumula-
tions with the foundation of a Society which
might be founded upon that plan in London.
Mr. T. BIGNOLD, jOn. declared, that it was im-
possible any such intention could exist. ,

Mr. BIGNI:41) stated that he, fro:1 30 years ex-
perience, was enabled to °tier several in,prove-
mews relative to the prevention of tires in London.
ills younger son Called last week upon him anti
informed bon that Lie would give 10,0001. towards
establi'shing such a Society, on which, he said,
that he would find means of adding 500,0/. to that
sum. He thought that the conduct of a Gentle-
Wan present towards him was too severe.

Mr. SAMUCL BIGNOLD said, that hehad certainly
called last week upon his father, the difference witlt
whom he much regretted,when hearing that it was
his father's desire to establish such a Society, if
10,000/. could be procured, he knowing, that front
some family arrangements, such a sun► could Oa
procured, consented to let his father have it fur
that purpose.
Mr. HANsoN observed, that he held in his hand
a letter from Mr. Bignold, addressed to the In-
surers in General, stating that-a body of Directors
had been established in London.
,He (hire/ors
called upon the Gentlemen present to name
them.

The CHAIRMAN then put the question of M-
loornment, which was negatived by a large
majority.

Some conversation then ensiled respecting the
right of offering a second Motion of Adjournment,
at the conclusion of which,
Mr. CH IPPENDA t.L, moved, that a Provisional
Committee be appointed to inquire how far it was
expedient whether a Society, on the principle of
mutual proth and mutual loss, should be establish-
ed in the Metropolis.
A Resolution to this effect was put and carried.
Mr. BROOKE stated, that rhere were books pro-
vided by the termer Committee which might now
prove serviceable, as persons desirous of becoming
Insurers in the Society about to be formed would
have an opportunity of entering their names as
such. To such as wished to vest money in he
hands of the Society, they would afford the same

The Commit tee,consisting of seven persons,was
thy] appointed, to whom a power of adding to
their number, of appointing the place and time of
their own,meeings, and of calling future meetings
of the General insurers, was granted. •
Thanks were then voted unanimously to the
Chairman.
The CLIAIRMAN returned thanks for the honour-
able testimony which the Meeting had pleased to
confer upon his conduct, and which he would al-
ways endeavour to merit.

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