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1706 when Queen Anne over the Great Seal of England granted a charter to the Amicable Society for a perpetual assurance office.

The Union Assurance Society was founded at the Amsterdam Coffee House in Threadneedle Street, London. The company provided insurance against fire for the contents of properties. It was later acquired by Commercial Union in 1907. The company's fire brigade rewarded volunteers, who assisted with buckets of water, with tokens that could be exchanged for beer.

Insurance of London Landmarks

The Hand in Hand insured the temporary London Bridge in May 1758. Its predecessor had been destroyed by fire. The company insured many London landmarks over the years including the British Museum, Guy’s Hospital, and Lambeth Palace.

First roots in Ireland

Norwich General established

Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society founded

So in 1866 it amalgamated with the Norwich Union Life Insurance Society. The Norwich Union Life Insurance Society acquired the Amicable in 1866.