Whether it’s the birthplace of a nation, the emergence of a superhero or the humble beginnings of an industry, everything has an origin story. Insurance is no different. But the story of insurance is a whole lot more than a series of misadventures of a bumbling stunt driver or the romance between Rhonda and her Balinese beau. It’s a story of risk, adventure on the high seas, medieval craftsmanship and the evolution of industry.
And like any great story, it began long, long ago, in a place, far, far away – like 1750 BC.
