The History Of Lloyd's And Of Marine Insurance In Great Britain - Frederick Martin - Bog

The History of Lloyd's and of Marine Insurance in Great Britain is a comprehensive book by Frederick Martin that provides a detailed account of the origins and development of Lloyd's, the world's leading insurance market, and the marine insurance industry in Great Britain. The book covers the period from the 17th century to the mid-19th century and traces the evolution of marine insurance from its early days as a form of mutual protection among merchants to the sophisticated and complex market it had become by the mid-1800s.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the history of marine insurance in Great Britain. The first chapter provides an overview of the early history of marine insurance and the role of Lloyd's in its development. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the various stages of Lloyd's growth and the evolution of the marine insurance industry in Great Britain.The book also includes an appendix that contains statistics relating to marine insurance, such as the number of policies issued, the amount of premiums collected, and the number of losses incurred. These statistics provide valuable insights into the state of the marine insurance industry in Great Britain during the period covered by the book.Overall, The History of Lloyd's and of Marine Insurance in Great Britain is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of marine insurance and the development of the insurance industry in Great Britain. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the subject matter, and its inclusion of statistical data makes it an even more useful resource for researchers and historians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.