Amicable Society coat of arms
Fire insurance contract of 1796
Amicable Society for a Perpetual Assurance Office (a.k.a.Amicable Society) is considered the first life insurance company in the world. [1] [2] [3]
Amicable Society for a Perpetual Assurance Office (a.k.a.Amicable Society) is considered the first life insurance company in the world. [1] [2] [3]
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