Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company

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Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company
Industry insurance
Founded1925
Founder Carr Collins, Sr.
William Morriss
Headquarters Dallas, Texas

Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company is an insurance company based in Dallas, Texas. In 2012, it had assets in excess of $19 billion. [1] The high-rise residential building known as Mosaic Dallas originally served as its corporate offices. It was founded in 1925 by Carr Collins, Sr. and William Morriss. [2] [3] It was acquired by Allianz in 1979. [4]

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References

  1. "Union Fidelity Life Insurance Company". Texas Department of Insurance; Austin TX 78714-9104. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  2. John Ftacek. "Handbook of Texas Online: Fidelity Union Life Insurance". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  3. Michael Nicholas. "Personal Needs as a Consideration for Life Insurance". Texas Attorney General. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
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