Alliance Assurance Company, London (1824-1965) Policy Documents to include a large selection of 19th/20th Century insurance documents for building, fire, all risks, etc, appear with fine Vignettes, official stamps and signatures, condition varies A/G. Established in 1824. Until 1886 the company was known as the Alliance British and Foreign Life and Fire Assurance Company. In the 19th century, its business was extended to Europe, USA, the West Indies and India. It was acquired by the Sun Insurance Office in 1959. (65)