Insurance has been around for a long time. Two thousand years ago, the Greeks and Romans had a form of cargo insurance. In the early 1700s, Lloyds of London became known for its maritime insurance. In 1752, Benjamin Franklin brought property insurance to America. The concept is simple: For a price, the insurance company will guarantee you against loss if you play by the rules. Find more resources at http://SBDCTampaBay.com/resources. Content provided by Linda Benedict, Florida SBDC at USF business consultant