Was insurance really invented by the Babylonians? (With Anne Goddeeris)

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Peter Mansfield explores the roots of insurance, guided by Anne's deep expertise in Babylonian economics. They unravel the origins of risk management in ancient Mesopotamia, examining legal texts like Hammurabi’s Law 103, often cited as the earliest form of proto-insurance. We hope you enjoyed this…