In a fascinating lecture at the Library of Congress, Dr. Elisabeth Engel presented her research on the emergence of the insurance industry in early America, revealing how fictional capital and risk assessment shaped the nation's financial landscape during its founding era.
Verna A. Hickman stood out as a pioneering African American woman executive in the insurance industry, serving as the public relations administrator at black-owned and founded Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Discover how Victorian-era insurance patrols, captured in a rare Edison film shot two days after Christmas Day 1896, protected properties during fires and evolved into modern Special Investigation Units (SIUs).
Timeline of property insurance coverage reductions, documenting changes like exclusions, deductibles, and limitations. Mold exclusions, managed repair programs, roof coverage, and more. Updated regularly with industry contributions.
Reading through a remarkable 1907 paper, I found both comfort and inspiration in realizing that our predecessors grappled with the same fundamental mission of balancing robust consumer protection with a healthy, competitive property insurance market.