Letter books 1864-1943
Insurance Company of Scotland
This material is held atUniversity of Dundee Archive Services
- Reference
- GB 254 MS 105/19
- Dates of Creation
- 1864-1943
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 18 volumes (1.15 linear metres).
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Insurance Company of Scotland was established in 1821. It was acquired by Alliance Assurance in 1848, but continued to operate under its own name until 1886 when it became the Scottish branch of Alliance. The Alliance Assurance Company was established in 1824, and thirty years later was acquired by Sun Alliance, in 1854.
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Note
The Insurance Company of Scotland was established in 1821. It was acquired by Alliance Assurance in 1848, but continued to operate under its own name until 1886 when it became the Scottish branch of Alliance. The Alliance Assurance Company was established in 1824, and thirty years later was acquired by Sun Alliance, in 1854.
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
The records are on paper. May require conservation
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Gemma Lee, May 2007.
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Additional Information
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