About Prudential

 

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1826 - 1901



 
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After making small inroads into middle class business, Prudential took a daring step and opened the Industrial Department to sell a new type of insurance, Industrial Insurance, to the working (industrious) classes, for premiums of a penny and upwards. Prudential developed a new system for providing insurance to this market based on door to door agents supported by actuarial tables, sound investment and efficient administration.
 
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