Branca Bagnara, filza 6, series I, nr. 257
life insurance contracts for pregnant enslaved women
The slaveholder named Gregorio Doria purchases insurance against the risk of death from childbirth from the underwriter Pellegro Zucca for an enslaved woman named Maddalena, who is approximately 25 years of age and pregnant for about six months, for 150 Genoese lire. The term of the insurance is four months. Gregorio is absent during the transaction and is represented by the enacting notary Branca Bagnara. The contract has water damage so there are missing details about the witnesses.