Insurance Company of Scotland

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Scope and Content

Letter books 1864-1943

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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