A Romance of Insurance: Being a History of the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company of San Francisco

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Frank Morton Todd

A Romance of Insurance

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Being a History of the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company of San Francisco

Frank Morton Todd

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Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

History of the Americas; Insurance & actuarial studies; Local history

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""A Romance of Insurance, Being a History of the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company of San Francisco"" offers a compelling exploration of the development and resilience of one of America's most significant financial institutions. Written by Frank Morton Todd, this work chronicles the growth of the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company from its mid-19th-century beginnings through its survival of the catastrophic 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.

The narrative captures the spirit of the American West, detailing the company's unique origin as a philanthropic effort to support retired firemen and their families. It provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the insurance industry during periods of rapid urbanization and natural disaster. Readers will find a thorough examination of how the company navigated the ruins of San Francisco to rebuild its reputation and the city itself, demonstrating the vital role of insurance in modern commerce and disaster recovery.

This history serves as both a corporate biography and a broader social history of California's economic evolution. It is an essential resource for those interested in the intersection of finance, urban development, and the enduring legacy of San Francisco's pioneering business community.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Frank Morton Todd
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781025960531
ISBN 10: 102596053X
Pages: 408
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active