The Hartford Fire Insurance Company 



and 



The National Association 



Credit Men 



The National Association of Credit Men, representing 



leading 



mercantile houses of the United States, in addressing merchants 

 throughout the country on the need of adequate and responsible 

 fire insurance protection says: 



guarantee 



insurance company 



may suddenly become your debtor. Might it not be well to know ahead 

 of time what kind of debtor is it likely to be?" 



The points which the Credit Men say ought 



re insurance company are given below, 

 describe the Hartford. 



be considered in 



how we 



they 



What Credit Men Ask 



What The Hartford Is 



2. 4, Has it (the insurance company) a record of paying its 

 debts (losses) promptly and without unjust deductions?" 



i. u What is the net surplus above capital and all liabilities?" i. The Hartford's surplus January ist, 1900, above capital 



and all liabilities — $5,061,592. 



2. After San Francisco, in putting the Hartford on its Roll 

 Of Honor, this same National Association of Credit Men 

 said, "Considering that its gross loss was the immense 

 sum of $10,275,000, the company is worthy of the high- 

 est commendation. 



3. The Hartfprd's reputation for commercial honor is its 

 most cherished asset, and its continued observance ot 

 good faith with its policy-holders is attested by its popu- 

 larity and success. It is qq years old and does the 

 largest fire insurance business in the United States. 



3. "Are the men who manage its affairs men of character 

 and high standing in the community, upholding the prin- 

 ciples of business which assure a long and honorable 

 existence?" 



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The service which the Hartford affords the public con- 

 tinues throughout the year and is not limited to pay- 

 ment of losses. It has published a book, "Fire Preven- 

 tion and Fire Insurance," with separate chapters for 

 Householders, Merchants and Manufacturers, showing 

 each how danger of fire may be reduced in his particular 

 property. The book also gives valuable advice concern- 

 ing insurance and may save you thousands of dollars 

 matter in what company you are insured. It * s 



Send for it. 



The 



Hartford 



Fire 



Insurance Company 



Hartford, Conn. 



