Brief history

Insurance is something we don't think about until we need it. But it can help us if something bad happens. Homeowners' and renters' insurance protect our homes from fire and theft. It's not always easy to pay for insurance for all the things in our house, so Traverse helps with that.

Where does insurance come from? Insurance has been around for a long time. In ancient times, merchants in the city of Rhodes paid for losses when their goods were lost while they were being shipped. The Greeks and Romans also had insurance. In the Middle Ages, people had insurance too.

Modern insurance started in the 17th century in Europe. In Germany, there was insurance for fire in 1676. But the first real insurance was after the Great Fire of London in 1666. After that fire, people made the "Insurance Office for Houses" to protect houses from fire.

Now, there are different kinds of insurance to protect people and things from different things, like fire, bad weather, sickness, death, etc. It's important because our things are more important to us and more expensive.

How It’s Celebrated

National Device Appreciation Day is celebrated in various ways. People often take time to reflect on how technology has improved their lives and share their experiences with others. Some may choose to express their gratitude by creating social media posts or organizing small events. Others may simply enjoy the day by using their favorite devices for entertainment or communication.

Device Appreciation Day

Interesting facts

• The first devices that changed our lives were the printing press, compass, and gunpowder.
• In 2023, smartphones were used by 3.8 billion people worldwide, which is more than half of the global population.
• The average person in the United States spends over 6 hours a day using some type of electronic device.
• The term «device» can refer to a wide range of electronic gadgets, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and more.
• The history of devices is closely tied to technological advancements, with each new invention building upon previous innovations.