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Law Fire Insurance Society Annual Meeting Highlights
The Law Fire Insurance Society held its annual meeting in Chancery Lane on Tuesday 31st ult with George Lake Russell presiding. The report showed 1863 total insured value at £28,134,186 and a 1863 premium of £32,381, plus a £12,557 surplus after expenses. Directors faced election with eight seats. Mr Woodgate and Mr Chichester sought re-election amid board explanations about proxies and recent criticisms. The eight candidates with the highest show of hands were elected, with a poll showing Mr Woodgate and Mr Chichester heavily outpaced. auditors Carlisle Frere Ingram re-elected, and Mr Martin and Mr George Robins added as director and auditor respectively.
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Chancery-lane
Carey-street
Commissioners of Inland Revenue
Chancery Lane
Gloucester Gardens
Bell
George Rose
William John Alexander
Q.C
James Beaumont
Edward Smith Bigg
Thomas William Budd
J. H. R. Chichester
W. Woodgate
Derrell
Lord Egmont
Law Fire Office
Law Institution
Woodgate
Chichester
W. John Alexander
Bigg
Thos
W. Budd
George Marten
E. Leigh Pemberton
Sir George Rose
Chas
Robert Turner