The thesis researches the influence of marine insurance law on the development of fire and life
insurance law in the Dutch Republic (1581-1795). Contrary to what often is assumed viz. that
the latter are an offspring following the former's principles and rules the existence of
mutual fire insurance contracts belies this. The book reviews both old and new sources which
mostly consist of contracts that are known throughout the Dutch Republic. Accordingly the
study takes on a casuistic approach treating instances of fire and life insurance on a
case-by-case basis.
