Origins of Insurance
The concept of insurance dates back nearly 4,000 years, with the Code of Hammurabi revealing early forms of liability and risk management. As long-distance trade emerged, so did the need for financial protection against potential losses, leading to sophisticated systems in various ancient cultures. From shared losses in Rhodes to loan systems in Athens, the evolution of insurance reflects humanity's efforts to mitigate risk in an unpredictable world.In this clip
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