RNS Number:5247L
Cox Insurance Holdings PLC
23 May 2003

On 22nd May 2003, the Cox Qualifying Share Ownership Trust ("the QUEST")
transferred 8,146 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 907,752 shares, representing 0.29% 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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