THE AXA Business Crime Index has revealed a huge increase in crimes against businesses. Crime-related insurance claim settlements in the second quarter of 2004 increased by 19.3 per cent.
Theft remains the major crime committed against business, accounting for just under two-thirds. Malicious damage has increased dramatically and now accounts for more than 30 per cent.
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