The Paradox of British Insurance
Explore how Britain's stable environment led to an obsession with insurance, from maritime trade to actuarial science.
Actuarial Science
The Evolution of Financial Security: The Rise of Insurance and Pension Funds
Explore the evolution of financial security through the rise of insurance and pension funds in 18th century Scotland.
The Founding of Modern Insurance in 18th-Century Scotland
Scotland's 18th-century mathematicians and theologians pioneered modern insurance with sound actuarial and financial principles.
The Origins of Insurance: Saving Against Adversity
The origins of insurance are rooted in human societies' need to cope with uncertainty, from early agricultural communities developing resource hoarding and communal sharing strategies to modern-day collective security.
Surviving Uncertainty: The Evolution of Risk Management
Explore the evolution of risk management from ancient civilizations to modern societies, highlighting key figures, concepts, and historical events that have shaped our understanding of uncertainty.