As Canada celebrates 150 years since confederation, Canadian Insurance Top Broker takes a look back at what insurance coverage looked like in 1867.
Some, like fire insurance and steamboat & railroad accident coverage, is understandable with the light bulb not being invented until 1879 and boats & trains being a main source of transportation.

On the other hand, some is just head-scratching. Death from excessive laughter? Take a look at the list here.