Benjamin Franklin: Pioneer of Insurance in North America – Video Presentation by G. Stolyarov II
G. Stolyarov IINovember 6, 2015
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Mr. Stolyarov discusses Benjamin Franklin’s multifaceted contributions to combating the threat of fire, including the founding of the first fire insurance company in North America – The Philadelphia Contributorship for the Insuring of Houses from Loss by Fire.
This presentation was originally prepared for and delivered at the October 26, 2015, educational meeting of the Sierra Nevada Chapter of the CPCU Society. This video and enhanced slideshow are a slightly expanded version of that presentation.
The slides can be downloaded in PowerPoint format and PDF format.
