3.1 million enslaved people trafficked to the British colonies
Hand-in-Hand Fire Office
Economic Sector: Insurance
Region: England
Category: /
Description of activities
Mutual insurer established in 1696, acquired by Commercial Union in 1909. Also known as the Society for Amicable Contributor for insuring houses against loss by fire.
Associated with slave trading: No
Sources: Brian Henham, HAND IN HAND. The Story Of The Hand In Hand Fire & Life Insurance Society 1696 - 1996.