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Going International
The IM is constantly building up its networks, supporters and partners. In the City of London, it has very good connections, and internationally, it is building up a strong partnership around the world. The Museo… Read More »Going International
From Omnibus Operator to part of the UK’s largest Insurance Group
The Story of Road Transport & General Insurance Company Ltd Despite sending a sizeable number of insurance-related items of ephemera or “junk” as my long-suffering wife preferred to describe it, onto the Insurance Museum for… Read More »From Omnibus Operator to part of the UK’s largest Insurance Group
Fundraising
A big thank you to Guernsey International Insurance Association, who continue their support for the Insurance Museum. The GIIA has been an ardent supporter of the IM since its early days and continues to do… Read More »Fundraising
A “Thank You” to all our supporters
There are many ways that people and organisations support the Insurance Museum, beyond making a financial donation. We’d like to use this as an opportunity to give a “Shout Out” to those who have helped… Read More »A “Thank You” to all our supporters
Chairman’s Message – Spring 2025
On the 1st April I had the great privilege of doing something I love doing – speaking at a local insurance institute conference. The Insurance Institute of Kent was kind enough to invite me to… Read More »Chairman’s Message – Spring 2025
Fundraising
International General Insurance We would like to thank International General Insurance (IGI) for their recent donation to the Insurance Museum. IGI has been a long-time supporter of the IM having made multi-year donations over the… Read More »Fundraising
From Reg Brown’s Postcard Collections
Having recently enjoyed the Easter break, my mind turned to a particular card in my collection of insurance related postcards. And then my mind wandered to other cards which demonstrate that a career in insurance… Read More »From Reg Brown’s Postcard Collections
History Article – The Zong Massacre (1781) – An Insurer’s Perspective
By John Lane, Insurance Museum Volunteer Many historical articles have been published about the crew of the Zong, who murdered 132 enslaved persons in 1781. Today such abhorrent actions are looked on as incomprehensible and… Read More »History Article – The Zong Massacre (1781) – An Insurer’s Perspective
The Life and Work of the “Man from the Pru”
Irrespective of whether or not they were Prudential customers anyone who can remember England winning the World Cup or the first man to land on the Moon will undoubtedly remember the “Man from the Pru”.… Read More »The Life and Work of the “Man from the Pru”
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