JSC  "Balta"  in  first  two month of 1999 has LVL 1 121 140 written in

gross premiums; this is 16 % increase compared to the previous year. Of

this LVL 1 467

740 were voluntary insurance premiums, and LVL 653 399 were received as

mandatory   third  party  motor  liability  insurance  premiums.  Total

insurance compensations paid out during this period are LVL 804 015.