Rent may be insured as well as specific loss or
damage to property. Insurance against bombardment is optional. The rates to be charged will be the same for all districts, and will be as follows. Building and rent for private dwellings, 2s. per cont, against aircraft; with an extra ls. per cent. against bombardment; all other buildings and their rent 3s. per cent. and 4s. 6d. per cent, respectively. The contents of buildings will be at various rates, merchandise at docks and public wharves, &c., to be as much as 7s. 6d. per cent. against aircraft only, and 10s. per cent. against aircraft and bombardment. It is hoped that it will be possible to start the scheme at the beginning of next week.