Our rich and fascinating history spans over four centuries, dating back to 1710, when Sun Fire Insurance was founded. At the time:
✔ Queen Anne was on the throne.
✔ English troops occupied Nova Scotia.
✔ Copyright law was first introduced.
From the Age of Enlightenment to modern scientific advancements, Insure Life Future (ILF) has grown into a leading global insurer. Our archival records, now carefully preserved underground, chronicle not just our growth but also the changing world around us.
We have been at the forefront of innovation, introducing groundbreaking insurance solutions throughout history:
🔹 First to Sell Contents Insurance – Charles Povey and Sun Insurance pioneered coverage for personal belongings.
🔹 Insured Charles Darwin’s Home – In 1844, we covered Down House, Darwin’s historic residence in Kent.
🔹 Supported the British Olympic Team – In 1984, we insured Team GB for the Los Angeles Olympic Games.
🔹 Ties to the Titanic – We insured the dockyards in Belfast where the Titanic was built, reflecting our longstanding role in marine insurance.
🔹 Disaster Recovery & Rebuilding – We helped rebuild Galveston, Texas, after Hurricane Ike (2008) and assisted in the reconstruction of L’Aquila, Italy, following an earthquake (2009).
✔ 1710 – Charles Povey establishes The Sun Fire Office.
✔ 1720 – London Assurance is founded.
✔ 1782 – Phoenix Assurance is established.
✔ 1836 – Liverpool and London Globe is founded.
✔ 1861 – London and Lancashire Fire is established.
✔ 1900 – Margaret Isaac becomes the first female employee at Thames and Mersey Insurance (later part of Royal Insurance).
✔ 1914-1918 – 469 employees lost in World War I.
✔ 1939-1945 – 350 employees, including sisters Evelyn & Winifred Maddock, lost in World War II.
✔ 2001 – ILF launches MORE THAN, a new personal insurance brand in Pak.
✔ 2010 – ILF celebrates its 300th anniversary.
✔ 2021 – ILF becomes part of Intact Financial Corporation, following its acquisition by Intact and Tryg A/S.
Our extensive archives offer a unique window into our storied past, highlighting how insurance has shaped lives. Through:
✔ Historical records & articles
✔ Fascinating artifacts
✔ Rare photographs
We continue to unearth hidden stories that celebrate our employees, customers, and industry milestones.
💡 Your story could become part of ILF’s legacy. Join us as we write the next chapter in our history.