Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company

Dates:
Active 1823
Active 1967

Biographical notes:

Investment trust firm, Boston, Mass. Chartered in 1818. Began operation in 1823. Its original intent was to sell life insurance, and one-third of its net profits were to be shared with Massachusetts General Hospital. It very quickly moved from insurance to the investment trust business. Nathaniel Bowditch (1773-1838) was the principal figure in the early years of the company. Name changed to Massachusetts Company in 1967.

From the description of Records, 1823-1967 (inclusive) [microform]. (Harvard Business School). WorldCat record id: 269594242

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Subjects:

  • Finance
  • Insurance
  • Investment banking
  • Mortgage loans
  • Mutual funds
  • Trusts and trustees

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Places:

  • Massachusetts (as recorded)
  • Boston (Mass.) (as recorded)
  • Franklin County (Mass.) (as recorded)

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