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February 1, 1898

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1898, Dr. Truman Martin of Buffalo, NY bought the world’s first automobile insurance policy from Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford, CT. He paid $11.25 for the policy and it provided him $5,000 in liability coverage if he hit and injured someone while driving. He also tried to purchase a … Continue reading

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