RNS Number:5665R
Cox Insurance Holdings PLC
31 October 2003


On 28th October 2003, the Cox Qualifying Share Ownership Trust ("the QUEST")
transferred 5,414 shares in connection with the exercise of options granted
under the terms of the Cox Insurance Holdings Plc SAYE Share Option Scheme. This
reduces the QUEST's shareholding to 893,263 shares, representing 0.29% of the
Company's issued share capital.

Messrs P E Owen, J Morley and N A Utley ("the executive directors") being
employees of the Company are included as potential beneficiaries under the
QUEST.


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