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.

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