The IFoA owns the archives of the Equitable Life Assurance Society dating from the Society's origins in 1762 through to 1950. The Archive is available for research at two locations in the City of London (subject to opening hours and respective terms of access).
| Manuscripts and printed books (including the work of Thomas Bayes, James Dodson, Richard Price and William Morgan) |
ca. 1747-1830 | Access by application to IFoA Library, London |
|---|---|---|
| Archives of the Society for Equitable Assurances on Lives and Survivorships (covering the Society's origins and tenure of actuary William Morgan, 1775-1830) |
1762-1830 | Access by application to IFoA Library, London |
| Archives of the Society for Equitable Assurances on Lives and Survivorships, and of the Equitable Life Assurance Society | 1830-1950A | Acess by application to London Metropolitan Archives |
| Archives of the Equitable Reversionary Interest Society and of the Reversionary Interest Society |
1835-1950 | Guildhall Library: Access by application to London Metropolitan Archives |
| Historical research files and notes of Maurice Ogborn FIA for Equitable Assurances: The story of life assurance in the experience of the Equitable Life Assurance society 1762-1962 | 1930-1975 | Access by application to IFoA Library, London |
The IFoA seeks to preserve the Archive and to encourage research into the history of actuarial science and into the history of actuaries and their profession and practice
Formal listings of the items in the Archive are available to download:
- Equitable Life Assurance Society Archive 1762-1975 – contact the IFoA London for access
- Equitable Life Assurance Society Archive 1803-1976 – contact London Metropolitan Archives for access
Acknowledgement of support
The IFoA gratefully acknowledges the support of the many individuals, members and corporate groups who contributed to the purchase of the Archive in November 2006.
The names of the donors have been engraved on a commemorative plaque which was unveiled by Richard Macve, FCA Hon FIA, at the launch reception on 3 April 2007 in Staple Inn Hall.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society remains the owner of all its records dating from 1950 and is responsible for their administration. In 2007, the Reliance Mutual Insurance Society acquired the business of the University Life Assurance Society, a former subsidiary of Equitable Life, and related University Life archive records.
Related documents
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IFoA Library special collection books on Fire Insurance: reading list
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Books, manuscripts and documents dating before 1901 in the libraries of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
30 April 2020 -
Equitable Life Assurance Society (ELAS) Archive 1762 - 1975 at Institute of Actuaries Library, London
30 September 2007 -
Equitable Life Assurance Society (ELAS) Archive 1803 - 1976 at Guildhall Library, London
1 November 2007
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