Risks

The potent London automobile insurance firm of Hobson, Allfrey & Wheeler announced, last week, that it will no longer write policies covering motor cars hired out by the day to bookmakers, actors, actresses, Jews.

"With regard to the Jews, the subject is very difficult, but it is better to put the matter frankly," said Insurance Manager H. C. Normington, last week. "In a great number of cases when Jews hire a car they pack it with families and children and drive off for a joyous day's outing in an irresponsible way, not caring a straw about the car, because it is insured. They hire a car for the day and get the absolute maximum out of it.

"Theatrical people leave their cars outside hotels for long periods, failing to exercise reasonable care. . . . Bookmakers mix in large crowds and cannot keep people from striking matches on their cars or climbing over them in heavy boots."