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WTF Fun Fact 13227 – The First Insurance Company

The first modern insurance company dates to 14th century Italy. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13227 – The First Insurance Company appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

In 1940, an insurance agent sold…

In 1940, an insurance agent sold an $800K policy on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and secretly pocketed the premium, believing the new bridge to be indestructible. The bridge collapsed spectacularly 4 months after opening, and the agent was jailed for fraud. The post In 1940, an insurance agent sold… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source