Objects of the Month: What’s in a name?
The name ‘Willis’ has been part of the international insurance broking scene at least since Henry Willis founded his broking firm, Henry Willis & Co.,… Read More »Objects of the Month: What’s in a name?
Objects of the Month: What’s in a name?
Insurance History Snippet
Image: A document which mentions Alexander Ferrantyn The earliest (known) London insurance In 1426, more than 270 years before Edward Lloyd opened his coffee-house in… Read More »Insurance History Snippet
Trustee focus
Maria Baez Bano: Trustee of the month Maria Baez Bano is an Actuarial Data Engineer with Mulberry Risk. Her strong London Market connections link the… Read More »Trustee focus
Letter from Reg Brown, Chairman, The Insurance Museum: “I’m going over your head!”
Since embarking on my campaign to open an Insurance Museum in the City of London I’ve learnt quite a few lessons, but none so important… Read More »Letter from Reg Brown, Chairman, The Insurance Museum: “I’m going over your head!”
Insurance Museum’s JustGiving page goes live
Why not launch a campaign to help us grow? Insurance Museum’s new, official JustGiving page is now live. It offers several benefits. First, it’s the… Read More »Insurance Museum’s JustGiving page goes live
Insurance Museum Goes Virtual!
“Our new online-first strategy will make the history of insurance available to all, any time”, says Jonathan Squirrell, who’s leading the development of The Insurance… Read More »Insurance Museum Goes Virtual!
A Thank You to Major Donors
We are most grateful to all sponsors and donors for their most valuable assistance. In particular, we would like to thank those early Donors who… Read More »A Thank You to Major Donors
Insurance history snippet: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
By Dr Adrian Leonard Early on 18 April 1906, an earthquake and a four-day inferno of fires following destroyed 80% of the buildings in San… Read More »Insurance history snippet: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
CII Journal
The Insurance Museum recently featured in the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Journal. The monthly online publication, outlines the background of the exciting initiative and the progress… Read More »CII Journal
Lloyd’s of Hollywood
Lloyd’s of London and the film industry have what some might call a symbiotic relationship. Since the ‘Golden Age of Hollywood’, insurance has played a… Read More »Lloyd’s of Hollywood
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