With the rise of maritime commerce came the need for insurance. This lecture looks at the origins of insurance, and how it shaped the City and the Industry:
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This lecture explores the astonishing history of marine insurance underwriting in London by reaching back to Lombard Street in the 1400s, revealing the underwriting activities of some well-known characters, explaining the origins of the Lloyd's market, and shedding light on this critical industry's 300 years of world leadership from London
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30 июл 2024
