Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Insurance Company of North America

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017

1. Insurance Company of North America Marker

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Formed in 1792 at Independence Hall to write marine insurance and incorporated in 1794, it was the first US firm to insure a building’s contents from fire. One of the most global insurers of the 20th century, INA created the homeowners policy in 1950. Located along “Insurance Row” (Walnut St. from 2nd to 6th) for much of the 19th century, and in the landmark INA Building at 1600 Arch St., 1925-91. Acquired by ACE (later Chubb) Ltd., 1999.

Erected 2017 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 39° 56.846′ N, 75° 8.952′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is on Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 436 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rose Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Secretary of the Navy’s Office Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Surgeons’ Hall Site (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Robert Morris (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Morris (1734 - 1806) (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Cobblestone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Thomas' African Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away); James Madison 4th President lived here (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017

2. Insurance Company of North America Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017

3. Insurance Company of North America Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.