RNS Number:8860K
Cox Insurance Holdings PLC
08 May 2003



On 1st May 2003, the Cox Qualifying Share Ownership Trust ("the QUEST")
transferred 5,580 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 915,898 shares, representing 0.30% of the
Company's issued share capital.



Messrs P E Owen, M G Dawson, 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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