HOME INSURANCE COMPANY
The Home Insurance Company was founded in 1853 by a group of New York merchants. In 1853, insurance was quite different than it is today. Property owners purchased insurance to hedge the risk of loss. Claims were only expected to cover the value of the lost property, and sometimes covered less. Few types of insurance were available, and insurance companies were generally limited in the types of coverage they offered. Many merchants couldn't getting enough protection for their property. To address this problem, a group of New York City merchants got together and founded The Home Insurance Company. One of Home's most significant contributions to the insurance industry was the popularization of the insurance agency system.
This is a Home Insurance Company of New York Agency/Company Plaque. The plaque is made of solid wood and measures 12.0" X 10.0" with a 8.0" X 5.0" image of their original fire mark. The mark has a black surface with gold letters and border. This agency plaque was issue in the mid 1900's. It is in good condition with only minor chips in the paint, which really gives it a great vintage/antique look There is a mounting device on the backside for hanging it on the wall.
This would make an excellent addition for any collector of firefighting or insurance memorabilia, an agent/broker, or a company employee/retiree.
