INSURANCE RATES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXIII, Issue 15923, 8 May 1912, Page 7

INSURANCE RATES.

WELLINGTON’S COMPLAINT. [Per Press Association.] _ WELLINGTON, May 7. The alleged unfair treatment of Wellington by the fire insurance companies as far as rates are concerned was again dismissed by the Council of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday. A letter was read from the Underwriters’ Association stating that the Association had no particulars in regard to fire losses in Wellington for the years 1909-10-11, consequently it could not supply the information sought by the Chamber. The lettoi also stated that no alteration could b e made in the “A ” area. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was adopted requesting a, conference between the Chamber and the insurance representatives with a view to discussing the wliolo matter.