Afro-American Life Insurance Company
| Industry | Life insurance |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 |
| Founder | Abraham Lincoln Lewis |
| Defunct | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Jacksonville, Florida |
The Afro-American Life Insurance Company was a historic business based in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded in 1901 by Abraham Lincoln Lewis and his business associates.[1] The company specialized in helping Black Americans obtain life insurance and mortgages.[2]
Background
Up until the creation of this insurance company, black Americans found it difficult to purchase
With strong competition from other insurance companies in the mid-20th century, the Afro-American Life Insurance Company closed in 1990. [citation needed] The building located at 101 E. Union Street, which housed the company has been renovated and served as the offices for Congresswoman Corrine Brown and other businesses.
References
- ^ "UNF - Thomas G. Carpenter Library - Afro-American Life Insurance Company". www.unf.edu. Retrieved 2017-11-21.
- ^ "J.A. Batts Heads Afro Ins. Co. in Ala". Alabama Tribune. May 6, 1949. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- The Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
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