Post history – 50 years ago: Insurer deal struck on flood cover
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Last week, the British Insurance Association and Lloyd's underwriters made an important announcement about insurance against flood and, in particular, the provision of cover in respect of the
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