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The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26
ABSyRACT Or STATEMENT
For the Year Finding December 81,
q. ID. 1920.


Of The North American Accident In
surance. Company, located at Chicago
in the State of Illinois.
Aggregate amount of ad-
mitted assets ,Ol7,l1l.S1
Aggregate amount of liza
and surplus), including
Gapital Stool. zoo, 100000
Surplus over all liabilities l72.39S.2s
the Sear------..----.~--- l.s5s.se2.os
during the yeLr-------- 1.S23.460.S7
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS
Total premiums received
during the year---------$ 5,525.0S
Total losses incurred dur
ing the year---------- 1,O6l.SS
Total losses paid during
sThTE Thf yeef oF NORTH DAKOTA.
Office Of Comm issioner
Of insurance.
T. S. A. Olsness. Commissioner Of In
surance Of the State of North Dakota,
do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true abstract OF the original state
ment now on file in this office.
In Testimony Whereof, have
hereunto set my hand and
(SEAL) affixed the seal of this Office
at Bismarck the first day of
April, A. D. 1921.
S. A. OLsNESS,
Commissioner OF Insurance.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office of Commissioner
of Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY.
Whereas, The North American Acct
dent Insurance Company a corporation
organized under the laws of Illinois.
has filed in this office sworn state
ment exhibiting it's condition and busi-
ness for the year ending December 81,
1920 conformable to the requirements
Of the laws of this state, regarding the
business of Insurance. and,
Whereas. the said Company has filed
in this office a duly certified copy Of its
charter with certificate of organization
in compliance with the requirements of
the Insurance laws aforesaid.
Now, Therefore. I, S. A. Olsness. Com
missioner of Insurance of the State of
North Dakota, pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws, do hereby certify
that the above named Company is fully
empowered. through its authorized
agents, to transact its appropriate busi-
ness Of Authorized Insurance in this
state according to the laws thereof.
until the 31st day of March, A. d. 1922.
. In Testimony Whereof. have
!: hereunto set my hand and
(SEAL) seal at Bismarck, this hrst
day of April. AID. 1921.
S. A. OLSNESS,
Commissioner of InsurAncn.
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26

Amount or fully paid-up
Capital Stock-------,- GOO. 900. 90
Surplus over all liabilities 4il.S7l.7S
Aggregate Income during
Aggregate Disbursements
during the year---------- l.ssa,O17.A0
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS.
Total risks written during
the 9s7,593.00
Total premiums received
during the year------ 11.963.25
Total losses incurred dur
>, ing the year-----~-- - 5.lss.9o
Total losses paid during
STATE, or NORTH DAKOTA,
Office Of Commissioner
or Insurance.
l, s. A. Olsness, Commissioner OF In
Surance Of the state OF North Dakota,
do hereby certify that the foreGoing Is
true abstract OF the original state
In Testimony Whereof, have
hereunto set my hand and
(SEAL) affixed the seal OF this Office
at Bismarck the first day OF
April A. :. h' ,s2l;i di,sSrss,
Commissioner OF Insurance.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office of Commissioner
Of Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERT!E!CATE OF
AUTHORITY.
Whereas, The Rhode Island lnsur-
under the laws of Rhode Island. has
filed in this office sworn statement
exhibiting its condition and business
for the year ending December 81, 1920,
cOnformable to the requirements of the
laws of this state, regarding the busi-
ness Of Insurance, and.
Whereas. the said Company has filed
in this office a duly certified copy of its
charter with certificate Of organization
In compliance with the requirements OF
the Insurance laws aforesaid.
'nhprpfDrp | tlSnpSS Conn
missioner of Insurance of the state OF
North Dakota, pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named Company is fully
empowered, through its authorized
agents to transact its appropriate huSi-
ness of Authorized Insurance tu this
state according to the laws thereof,
until the 3lSt day Of March. \. D 1922.
In Testimony Whereof, have
hereunto set my hand and
(SEAD seal at Bismarck. this first
day Of April, A. -. 1871.
$. A. OI.SNk.SS.
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26
ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT
Fer the Year EnAing Deceaber 81

A. ID. 1870.
OF The Reliance Insurance Company
Of Philadelphia. located at Philadelphia,
IN the State of Pennsylvania.
Aggregate amount Of ad
mitted assets $1,s5S.374.s4
Aggregate amount of lia-
bilities Except capital
and surplus). including
reinsurance reServe------ l,32O,S97.%5
ss;sSs SsR;.a5 9xss S;osH s ;,1t;:z
Aggregate Income during
Aggregate Disbursements
during the year~-------- 1,1l1,0l3.Ss
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS
Total risks written during.
nth, the a,;.-,. .eo.;,,o SSS.SSS.oa
during the year--------- 5,12l.34
Total losses incurred dur
ing the year------ 1,082.73
Total losses paid during
STATE or NORTH DAKOTA, '1''
Office Of Commissioner
of insurance.
/, S. A. Olsness, Commissioner OF In
surance of the State Of North Dakota.
do hereby certify that the foregoing is
= true abstract Of the original state
In Testimony Whereof. have
hereunto set my hand and
at Bismarck the first day of
S. A. OLSNESS.
Commissioner of Insurance.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office Of Commissioner
of Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY.
Whereas. The Reliance Insurance
Company Of Philadelphia. CORPORA
ton organized under the laws Of Penn
sylvania, has filed in this office =
sworn statement exhibiting its condi-
December 81. 1920. conformable to the
requirements of the laws Of this state.
regarding the business of Insurance.
whereas, the said Company has Med
In this office duly certified copy Of its
charter with certificate Of organixat ton
In compliance with the requirements of
the Insurance laws aforesaid.
Now, Therefore, /. s. A. Olsness. Com
ntsstoner of Insurance Of the State Of
North Dakota, pursuant to the pro-
visions Of said laws, do hereby certify
that the above named Company Is fully
empowered, through its authorised
agents, to transact It's appropriate bust
ness Of Authorized Insurance in this
state according to the laws thereof,
until the 31st day Of March, A. d. 1922.
In Testimony Whereof, 1 have
hereunto set my hand and
(SEAL) seal at Bismarck, this first
day of April, "A. ID. 1921.
S. A. OLSNESS,
Commissioner Of Insurance.
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26
ABSTRACT or STATEMENT
Fer the Year EadisE December 81.

A. ID. 1880.
OF The Queen Insurance Company Of
America, located at New York, in the
state OF New York.
Aggregate amount Of ad-
mitted assets-----$ l7,044,S49.6S
Aggregate amount Of lia-
billties Except capital
and surplus) including
reinsurance reserve--- 1o,o2O,l6o.eo
Amount Of fully paid.up
gs5sis: ssRii:.s vs. ii issi,i.: :::s 1881:
TIE year-..---------.-- lo.74oss1.aJ
Aggregate Disbursements
during the year-------- s,24s,s1s.4s
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS,
Total risks written dur
ing the year------3 1,66e,43e00
Total premiums received
during the year---..--. 3S.71s.e1
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26
ABSTRACT or STATEMENT
Fer the YeaP EnAinE DecenbeF 81,
\. D. 1890.

A. d. 1870.
Of.The U. S. Branch Of Tho Svea Fire
and Life Insurance Company. located
at 100 William St, New York. in the
State of New York
mittsd as%sets"----eo-------,2.sssoas.s1 sets =.
Aggregate amount of LA
bilities Except capital
reinsurance reservs------ 1.ss5.so7.ss
gSieGs 81 is5itis:
the year---.--.--------.- 2.os2.1s7os
during the yearS--..----- 1,s17,ss7.ss
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS
Total risks written during
the year----------------- 3SS.2S1.0O
Total premiums received
during the year---------- e.19s.SS
Total losses incurred dur
ing the year------------- 4.102.5S
Total losses paid during
the yeAc--.-----.----- 4,6Z4.S4
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
Office Of Commissioner
Of Insurance.
I, s. A. Olsness, Commissioner Of In
surance Of the State of North Dakota,
do hereby certify that the foregoing 10
. true abstract of the original state
ment now on file in this office.
In Testimony;W Whereof, have
herelntO set my hand and
(SEAL) AhIixsd the Seal OF this -Onice
,iFlsi
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26
ABSTRACT on STATEMENT
For the Year EmdiMg DrceMsb 81


4. -. 1890.
or The North Dakota Casualty As
sortation, located at Fargo. In the state
Of North Dakota
Aggregate amount OF admit
ted SetS------ --------a=----$ 212.2l
Aggregate amount of liabili-
suIs;,s tisS ava, u, ,,n,,,,,.. 1.ss9
Aggregate Income during the
year ---,--,----------,.--- l1.sOz1S
Aggregate Disbursements dur
ms, tLe year ll,o64,sA
Total risks written during the
~ year ,3lD 80 -, -,-.-3ll ,3o7AS
ing the rar--------------- 1l,307.16
Total losses incurred during
the year ar.----------------' 5000
Total losses paid during the
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
Office OF Commissioner
OF Insurance.
!. S A. Olsncss. Commissioner OF In
suranc" OF the State Of North Dakota.
do hereby certify that the foregoing u
n true abstract n, Of T. 'hG ,n, original state
IN Testimony Whereof have
hsreunto set my. hand and
(sEAL) affixed the seal Of this Office
at bismarck the first day of
Np'''' a. )! 5 A. A. oLsSEss.
Commissioner of Insurance.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office of Commissioner
OF Insurance,
CoMrANf'S CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY.
Whereas. The North Dakota Casualty
Ass0ciatiOn a corporation organized
under the laws Of North Dakota, has
filed i'll this Ottc sworn statement
exhibiting its condition and business
for the year ending December 81 1920,
confOrmahle to the requirements of the
laws of this state, regarding the busi-
ness of INSURANCE, and,
Whereas the said Company has filed
In this office n duly certified copy OF it's
charter with certificate of organization
in compliance with the requirements of
the Insurance laws aforesaid.
Now, Therefore. I. :. A. bIsness. Com
missioner of INSURANCE of the State Of
North Dakota. pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named Company is fully
empowered. through its authorized
agents. to transact it's appropriate busi-
ness Of Authorized Insurance in this
state according to the laws thereof,
until the 3lSt day Of March, A. ID. 1899.
In Testimony Whereof. / have
hcreunto set my hand and
(SliAID seal at Bismarck. this first
day OF April, A. d. 1921.
S A. OI4SNESS.
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26
ABSTR Or STATEMENT
For the Year Ending December ~,

r, or The Queen City Fire INSURANCE
State of South Dakota.
Aggregate amount Of adj
mitted assets ---------S ia ,332.S4
Aggregate amount of liza
bilities Except capital
and surplus). including
reinsurance reserve~-- 4S,1l3.S9
Amount Of fully paidup
Capital Stock 100, 900 90
surplus over all liabilities 25,6lS.95
Aggregate Income during
Aggregate Disbursements '' '''''
during the year---- s6.O666l
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS.
Total risks written dur
- ing the year--Gross)- 81, ,s65.332. oD
Total risks written dur
ing the year, (Net---- 3t2.433.00
Total premiums received
during the year-Net-- 4,5,5.12
Total losses incurred dur
ing the year--Net-- l.5s..l1
Total losses paid during
STATE; OF NORTH DAKOTA
Office OF Commissioner
of Insurance.
!, S. A. Olsness. Commissioner of In
surance Of the State Of North Dakota.
do hereby certify that the foregoing is
true abstract OF the original state
ment now on file in this office.
IN Testimony Whereof. have
(sEAD affixed the seal Of this offics
April, A. D. 1921
S. A. OI.sNEsS.
Commissioner OF Insurance.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
Office of iSSioner
or Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY.
Whereas, The Queen City Fire Insur-
ance Company, corporation organized
under the laws Of South Dakota. has
hled in this office a sworn statement
exhibiting its condition and business for
the year, ending December 81, 1920.
conformable to the requirements OF the
laws Of this state. regarding the busi-
ness OF insurance, and,
Whereas. the said Company has filed
in this office a duly certified copy Of it's
charter with certificate OF organization
in compliance with the requirements Of
the Insurance laws aforesaid.
Now. Therefore. /, $. A. Olsness. Com
missioner of Insurance of the State OF
North Dakota. pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws, do hereby certify
that the above named Company is fully
empowered. through it's authorized
agents. to transact it's appropriate blIsi-
ness Of Authorized Insurance in this
state according to the laws thereof.
until the 3ist day Of March, a. u. 1922.
In Testimony Whereof. have
hereunto set my hand and
(SEAL) seal at Bismarck. this first
day of April, A. p. 1921.
S. A. OI.SNESS.
Commissioner Of Insurance
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26
ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT

Fer the Year Eaains Decenber u.
A. ID. 1919.
or The Rhode Island Insurance Com
pany, located 1t Providence, In the
State Of Rhode Island.
amount of ad-
mitted ----..-----$3. 16l.SSe.SS
amount Of lia
bilities Except capital s
and surplus), including
y reinsurance egreserye--r--- 2,11SsSSS.1l
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26
ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT
For the Year Ending Decent her 81,


or The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance
Company OF California, located at Los
Angeles, in the State of California.
Aggregate amount OF ad-
mltted assets l.ife and
Accident Depts.) )-----.--S 1860
Aggregate amount Of liza
Dilities Except capital
and surplus), including
reinsurance reserve 55,444,63O.99
Amount Of fully puid-up
:, Capital Stocl--------- 1.5OO,0OO.oo
Surplus over all liabilities
lLife and Accident
Aggregate Income during
Aggregate Disbursements '''- - ~ :
during the ,year---- s.20s.s2S.s1
Total risks written during
., the ar----------------s 1,s2S,O4O.oO
Total premiums received
during the year--- 13j,S44.S5
Total losses incurred dur
ing the year---- 100000
Total losses paid during
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, ''O10'00
Office Of Commissioner
of Insurance.
I, S. A. Olsness. Commissioners Of In
surance Of the State of North Dakota.
do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true abstract of the original state
ment now on file in this office
In Testimony Whereof, l have
hereunto set my hand and
\SEAL) dHlXed the seal OF this Office
at Bismarck the first day of
April, a. -. 1921.
s. A. OLSNESS,
Commissioner of Insurance.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office of Commissioner
of Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF
AUTIlOR1TY.'
Whereas, The Pacific Mutual Life In
surance Company of California, cor
poratiOn organized under the laws of
California, has filed in this office
sworn statement exhibiting it's con-
dition and business for the year end
ing December 81, 1920, conformable to
the requirements of the laws Of this
state, regarding the business of In
surance, and,
Whereas. the said Company has filed
In this office duly certified copy Of it's
charter with certificate of organization
in compliance with the requirements of
Now, Therefore, /, S. A. Olsness, Com
missioner Of Insurance Of the State Of
North Dakota, pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named Company is fully
empowered, through it's authorized
agents to transact it's appropriate busi-
ness Of Authorized Insurance in this
state according to the laws thereof,
until the 3lst day of March, A. D. 1922.
In Testimony Whereof, have
hereunto set my hand and
(SEAL) seal at Bismarck, this first
day of April, A.. d. 1921.
s. A. OLSNESS,
"a Commissioner OF Insurance.
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26
ABSTRACT Of STATEMENT
Fer the Year EnAinx Dere ~ her ~,
4. ID. 1920.


or The Provident Life Insurance
Company, located at Bismarck. in the
state of North Dakota.
Aggregate amount of ad-
mitted .assets---------,---$ 627,340.32
Aggregate amount of liza
bilities Except capital
and surplus). including
reinsurance reserve------ 4.9,o91.e2
Amount of fully paid-up
Capital Stock-------- 125,OooO0
surplus over all liabi ilities- G3,2i9lO
Aggregate Income during
the ycar----------------- 45O,22416
Aggregate Disbursements
during the year-------- 265.735S6
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS
Iotal risks written during
., the year--,--------- -s4.s74,O 10000
during the year-------- 40S,272.45
Total losses incurred dur
-, ing the year----------~- 46.O7S9o
Total losses paid during
srATE sHi seef Of NORTH DAKOTA, '''0V0V
Office of Commissioner
of Insurance.
!, S. A. OlSnesS, Commissioner Of In
surance of the State of North Dakota.
do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true abstract of the original state
ment now on file in this office.
In Testimony Whereof. have
hereunto set my hand and
(SEAL) AFFIXED the seal OF this Office
at Bismarck the first day Of
April, A. D. 1921.
-. a. ol.SNESS,
Commissioner of Insurance.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office OF Commissioner
of Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY.
Whereas. The Provident Life Insur-
ance Company corporation organized
under the laws of" North Dakota. has
tiled in this office sworn statement
exhibiting its condition and business
for the year ending December 81, 1920,
conformable to the requirements Of the
ness of Insurance. and.
Whereas. the said Company has filed
in this office a duly certified copy of it's
charter with certificate of organization
in compliance with the requirements Of
the Insurance laws aforesaid.
Now, Therefore. !, S. A. Olsness, Com
missioner OF Insurance Of the state Of
North Dakota, pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws do hereby certify
that the above named Company is fully
empowered, through it's authorized
agents. to transact it's appropriate busi-
ness of Authorized Insurance in this
state according to the laws thereof,
until the s1st day Of March A. 2: 1922.
In Testimony WhereofT have
hereunto set my hand and
(SEAL) seal at Bismarck, this first
day of April, A. D. 1921.
S. A. OLSNESS.
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26
ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT
Fer the Year EndiaE Dece eMker 81,

a. ID. 1920.
OF The Old Line Insurance Company:
located at Lincoln. i'll the state OF
Nebraska.
Aggregate amount Of admit
AEsressss sS amount Of iiabiii- '''''''O'''
ties Except capital and
surpluO, including rein
surance reserve-----------4 43S.926.61
CAPITAL stock.ll-p-"---D - 100000
Surplus over all liabilities 26.914.17
Aggregate Income during the
during a. yeaE7,--s sT7s; vs!y sss:.ss.s7
Total risks written during
res. ene eAp premiums received d'''s'0o''0o
during the .year--------;--- lS.55l.5S
Total losses incurred during
Total losses paid during the
sTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office OF Commissioner
OF Insurance.
l, S. A. OlSnesS, Commissioner Of In
surance Of the State Of North Dakota.
a true abstract of the original state
ment now on r file in this office.
hereuntO set my hand and
(sEAL) AFFIXED the seal Of this OFFICE
at Bismarck the first day Of
April A. d. 1921.
Commissioner of Insurance.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office of Commissioner
Of Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY
Whereas The Old Line Insurance
Company, a corporation organized un-
der tho laws Of Nebraska, has filed
in this office q sworn statement eX
hibiting it's condition and business for
the year ending December 81, 1920,
conformable to the requirements Of the
laws Of this state, regarding the busi-
ness Of Insurance, and,
Whereas. the said Company has filed
in this office 4 duly certified copy Of it's
charter with certificate OF organization
in compliance with the requirements Of
the Insurance laws aforesaid.
Now, Therefore, l. 5. A. Olsness. Com
missioner OF Insurance Of the state OF
North Dakota, pursuant to the pro-
visions Of said laws, do hereby certify
that the above named Company is fully
empowered, through its authorized
agents, to transact its appropriate busi-
ness OF Authorized Insurance in this
state according to the laws thereof,
until the 3lst day of March, A. d. 1922.
In Testimony Whereof, have
hereuntO set my hand and
{SEAL) seal at Bismarck, this first
day Of April, A. D. 1921.
S. A. OLSNESS,
Commissioner Of Insurance.
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26


of Insurance.
l. S. a. OlSness. commiss ioner of In
SuranCe of the State of North Dakota
do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true abstract of the original state
ment now on file in this office
In Testimony Whereof. | have
hereunto set my hand and
(SEAL) affixed the seal Of this Office
at Bismarck the first day of
April. A. -. 1921.
S. A. OI.SNESS.
Commissioner of Insurance.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office of Commissioner
OF Insurance.
COMpANY'S CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY.
Whereas, The Providence Washing
ton Insurance COMPANY, corporate
organized under the laws Of Rhode Is
land. has filed in this office sworn
statement exhibiting it's condition and
business for the year ending December
81, 1920, conformable to the require
ments Of the laws of this state, regard
ing the business Of Insurance, and,
Whereas, the said Company has filed
in this Office IA duly certified copy OF itsa
charter with certificate Of organization
in compliance with the requirements of
the Insurance laws aforesaid.
Now, Therefore, !, 5. A. Olsness, Com
missioner of Insurance of the State OF
North Dakota, pursuant to the pro-
that the above named Company is fully
empowered, Through it's authorized
agents. to transact it's appropriate busi
ness Of Authorized Insurance in this
until the 3lst day of March. A. D.. 1922.
In Testimony Whereof have
hereunto set my hand and
(SEAL) seal at Bismarck, this first
day Of April, A. -. 1921.
S. A. OLSNESS,
Commissioner OF Insurance.
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26
ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT
For the Year Finding December 81,
~ 1870

OF The Providence Washington In
surance Company. located at Provi-
dence. in the state OF Rhode Island
Aggregate amount Of ad
mitted assets------$9 $9,734,S ,S72l7
Aggregate amount of liza
bilitieS Except capital
and SurpluS), including
reinsura nee rcserve----- 5.723.549.72
Amount of fully paidup
Capital Stock 900 900 90
surplus over all liabilities 3.ol l.322.45
Aggregate Income during
the year-----------,.- 1858, ls4.74
Aggregate Disbursements
during the year-------- 6,975,4Ss.O6
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS.
Total risks written during
the 81 ,60l ,447.0O
Total premiums received
during the year------- 46,637.S4
Total losses incurred dur
ing the year---------- 23.OG9.l7
Total losses paid during
the -'------------ e0.s09O5
S,I A i Ii, i \ A
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26

or The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance
Company OF California. located at Los
Angeles, i'll the State Of California.
amount Of ad-
mitted assets (Life and
The Ward County independent., 1921-05-26

or The Provident Life Insurance
company, located at Bismarck. in the
state of North Dakota.
Aggregate amount of ad-
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