06/26/2026
Think you know insurance?
Question: What major event helped inspire the creation of modern property insurance?
A) The Boston Tea Party
B) The Great Fire of London (1666)
C) The Gold Rush
D) The First Automobile Race
👇 Drop your guess before checking the answer!
Answer: B, The Great Fire of London (1666). After more than 13,000 homes were destroyed, new approaches to spreading financial risk helped shape the foundations of modern property insurance.