Hand in Hand Fire and Life Insurance Society
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The Hand in Hand Fire and Life Insurance Society was one of the oldest British insurance companies.
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Company type | Mutual society |
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| Industry | Insurance |
| Founded | 1696 |
| Defunct | 1905 |
| Fate | Acquired by Commercial Union |
| Successor | Aviva plc |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
History
The company was founded in 1696 at Tom's Coffee House in St Martin's Lane in London.[1] It was one of three fire insurance companies started after the Great Fire of London,[2] and it was initially called the Contributors for Insuring Houses, Chambers or Rooms from Loss by Fire, by Amicable Contribution.[3] In 1905, the Hand in Hand was acquired by the Commercial Union Group.[4]