Still Flying and Nailed to the Mast: The First Hundred Years of the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company – hinnat ja saatavuus

""Still Flying And Nailed To The Mast: The First Hundred Years Of The Fireman's Fund Insurance Company"" by William Bronson is a comprehensive historical account of the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, one of the oldest and most respected insurance companies in the United States. The book covers the company's first hundred years, from its founding in 1863 to the end of the twentieth century, and provides a detailed look at its growth, challenges, and successes. Bronson begins with the company's origins as a mutual aid society for firefighters in San Francisco, tracing its evolution into a full-fledged insurance company that expanded its reach across the country. He discusses the company's response to major disasters such as the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, as well as its involvement in the aviation industry and its role in insuring Hollywood films. Throughout the book, Bronson highlights the individuals who played key roles in the company's history, including its founders, presidents, and employees. He also explores the broader historical context in which the company operated, including the development of the insurance industry and the changing social and economic landscape of the United States.""Still Flying And Nailed To The Mast"" is a meticulously researched and engagingly written history of one of America's most enduring insurance companies. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of insurance, the evolution of American business, or the role of corporations in society.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.