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Insurance Company of North America

Philadelphia County · dedicated 2017 · 436 Walnut St., Philadelphia

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.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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