Life Insurance Reach in Depression Era U S Market
The article notes 64 million Americans hold life policies with total maturity value around 104.6 billion dollars. It cites rising assets through the Depression, daily disbursements near 10.9 million in 1932 and 10.7 million in 1931, and 80,000 early death claims last year yielding 54.2 million in benefits. Total 1936 U S life insurers assets estimated at 24.75 billion, up seven billion since 1929.
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United States
Lite
Local Agents Celebrate Life Insurance Week Event
The fifth annual Life Insurance Week runs May 17 to 22 with educational campaigns in over 2000 cities and towns nationwide under the National Association of Life Underwriters. The Journal notes its insurance coverage has helped readers understand policy details and practical features. Local insurance men observe National Insurance Week next week with the slogan The sooner you plan your future the better your future will be.
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National Association of Life Underwriters
Insurance meeting led by Dick LeBuhn at Davenport agency
The Chartered Life Underwriters study class of the Massachusetts Mural Insurance Life company meets this afternoon in the Davenport agency office of W. G. Eldridge. Dick LeBuhn, a C I U graduate, leads the discussion with attendees Shirley A. Clark Cedar Rapids Lester Welty Clinton Edward Finfgeld Moline and W G Pen Eldridge.
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Chartered Life Underwriters
Massachussetts Mural Insurance
Life Company
Davenport
W. G
Pen
Eldridge
Dick LeBuhn
Shirley A. Clark
Cedar Rapids
Lester Welty
Clinton
Edward Finfgeld
Moline
Life Insurance Week Endorsed by Many Figures
The piece praises Life Insurance Week with endorsements from Daniel C. Roper and Irvin Cobb. It notes life insurance in force exceeding one hundred billion dollars, yearly asset growth since 1877, and a theme urging early planning to secure the future. It frames life insurance as a stabilizing national force and calls for patriotic support.
Too Many Cooks Spoil Property Insurance Deals
An insurance expert warns that multiple agents can leave gaps or excess coverage in a policy. He urges readers to choose a single dependable representative to review needs, cut costs, and ensure appropriate protection without over or under insuring.
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Washington
Adv Ser
The
Journal Reporter
Local Collision Leaves Injured Man Speaking Broken English
A man was struck by an automobile and, while injured, communicates in broken English. Police and witnesses provide limited details as investigators document the scene and seek information.
If a Man Kills His Wife First What Happens To His Life Insurance
A man murders his wife and child then kills himself. The New Jersey court of chancery held the insured's administrator is entitled to the fund, since no gain accrued to the killer and the policy rights activate only on the insured's death. The murder of the beneficiary does not grant the killer benefit. the beneficiary’s life ends before payout.
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New Jersey Court of
Socia Security
Insurance Agents Meet in Iowa City Highlights Safety
Frances Cherry, renowned insurance specialist, spoke at a luncheon by Allied Mutual Auto Insurance Association in Iowa City. The session promoted safety in driving, offered driving ability tests, and noted equipment from Towns State College Ames and a scholarship for research. A separate line mentions the Pacific coast disaster with 34 lives lost and cargo including 2,275,000 feet of lumber and goods insured for $20,000.
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Frances Cherry
Youde’s Inn
Iowa City
Allied Mutual Auto Insurance Association of
Des Moines
Cherry
Towns State College
Ames
Allied Mutual
States Line
Low
Peace Spit
Coumbia River
Pacific Coast
Gener
Insurance placed in London on the bull
A report states that $125,000 of insurance was placed in London concerning a bull. The note implies financial coverage tied to the animal, with London as the policy's location.
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London
Vessel Insurance Rating Based on Detailed Vessel Data
Insurance for boats depends on value cruising limits navigation period age construction and physical condition. Complete vessel details are needed to rate the risk and determine insurability.
Department Store in Brussels Sells Time Payments with Life Insurance
A Brussels department store offers customers installment purchases on 12 18 and 20 month schedules and includes life insurance that covers the debt if the buyer dies before paying the bill.
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Brussels
Belgium
Coods
Tragedies Inquisitive Traffic Tales From Insurance Files
Reports from insurance files recount misjudged crossings and collisions with street cars and stationary objects. Witness remarks describe horn blasts and pedestrians struck, prompting questions about blame and stop gaps affecting outcomes.
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S.W. Easter
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
America
William G. Eldridge
Mass. Mutual Life Insurance Co
Jeffrey Bldg
George W. Rudiger
S. W. Kaster
Metinegean
Conain
Mis. H. . Ward
Paul R. Horak
West Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Travelers Insurance Company
Travelers Life
Paul R, Horak
Eerry, Vrit
Insurance Week
Daniel C. Roper
Secretary of
Commerce
Irvin
Cobb
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LIFE
Chancery
MO Place
Frances L
Cal
Prudential
E. Jefferson
GEO. A. Pauls
Iowa
C. V. Crull
Stephen
Paul R. Hora
Ralph W. Thompson
Washington Loan & Trust Bldg
l’Lone
Charlie Kennedy
National Insurance
Lemley & Yard
Insi
Corn Llog
Grea Institution of Life Insurance
People’s Life Insurance Co
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