Bolton Group
Other Business Names:
- Bolton, Sir Frederic
- Bolton Steam Shipping Co Ltd
- Bolton, F, & Co
- Glover Brothers
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Financial services
Insurance broking & agency services
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Transport services
Shipping services - long distance, inc ship ownership & management
Notes:
Traced origins to (Sir) Frederic Bolton who, in 1874, started insurance underwriting and, later, broking. Located at Lloyds of London. c1885 started ship owning and management and in 1894 established Bolton Steam Shipping Co Ltd, a tramp shipping business, managed by F Bolton & Co. Closely associated with Glover Brothers which was acquired in 1942. 1960s entered aviation insurance. Bolton Steam Shipping sold to Ted Arison 1982 with broking, etc, businesses continuing
Publications:
- Bolton Group, 1874-1982 by Hennessy, Elizabeth
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Bolton, Sir Frederic
- Bolton Steam Shipping Co Ltd
- Bolton, F, & Co
- Glover Brothers
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Financial services Insurance broking & agency services
- Transport services Shipping services - long distance, inc ship ownership & management
Notes:
Traced origins to (Sir) Frederic Bolton who, in 1874, started insurance underwriting and, later, broking. Located at Lloyds of London. c1885 started ship owning and management and in 1894 established Bolton Steam Shipping Co Ltd, a tramp shipping business, managed by F Bolton & Co. Closely associated with Glover Brothers which was acquired in 1942. 1960s entered aviation insurance. Bolton Steam Shipping sold to Ted Arison 1982 with broking, etc, businesses continuingPublications:
- Bolton Group, 1874-1982 by Hennessy, Elizabeth