Canopius year-end high
Canopius has reported a 31% rise in pre-tax profits for the year to end-December 2008. Gross writte...
Canopius has reported a 31% rise in pre-tax profits for the year to end-December 2008.
Gross written premiums for the year grew to £457m from £455m, while net earned premiums grew to £326m from £296m
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