Excerpt from One Hundred Years of Fire Insurance, Vol. 36: Being a History of the Ætna Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1819-1919
During the Middle Ages there was some kind of security against loss from fire and other hazards in connection with the anglo-saxon and German guilds. The members of these guilds made contributions regularly to a common relief fund, somewhat in the manner of our modern benefit societies.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of the Etna Insurance Company, one of the oldest and most respected insurance companies in the world. The author delves into the origins of fire insurance, discussing its evolution from ancient practices to the modern system of underwriting. The book provides a detailed account of the Etna's founding in 1819 and its subsequent growth and development. It examines the challenges and opportunities faced by the company over the years, including major fires, economic crises, and technological advancements. The author also discusses the Etna's role in the broader history of insurance, highlighting its contributions to the development of industry standards and practices. This comprehensive work offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of fire insurance and the history of a company that has played a significant role in shaping it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331685388_0
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