Home State Life Insurance Company Explained

Home State Life Insurance Company
Industry:Insurance
Founder:Joe D. Morris
Fate:Acquired
Successor:American General Life Insurance Company
Hq Location:Oklahoma
Hq Location Country:United States

Home State Life Insurance Company was an American insurance company based in Oklahoma that operated from 1929 to 1958, when it became part of American General Life Insurance Company. Prior to its acquisition it grew to become one of the largest firms serving Oklahoma City.

Home State Life Insurance Company offered a range of insurance products, including life, accident, and health insurance. The company also provided investment services, such as annuities and retirement plans.

History

The company was founded by Joe D. Morris as an insurance and investment enterprise.[1] [2] [3]

In 1945, Morris acquired the former India Temple Shrine Building, which he remodeled to serve as the company's offices.[4] The building, now known as the Journal Record Building, is located in downtown Oklahoma City and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 1958, Home State Life Insurance Company was acquired by American General Life Insurance Company, a Houston-based insurance company. Following the acquisition, the Home State Life Insurance Company ceased to exist as a separate entity and became part of American General Life Insurance Company.

Notes and References

  1. University of Oklahoma Libraries Western History Collections - Cruce, Cruce, and Bleakmore Collection - Home State Insurance Co. vs. Amalgamated Insurance Co., 1913-14
  2. Web site: Texas Department of Insurance - American General Life Insurance Company of Oklahoma . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111008044620/https://apps.tdi.state.tx.us/pcci/pcci_show_profile.jsp?tdiNum=02820 . 2011-10-08 . 2010-08-18 .
  3. Web site: Olson . Jason M. . 2010-06-09 . American General Corporation . 2017-12-14 . tshaonline.org . en.
  4. Bob L. Blackburn, India Temple Shrine Building or Law Journal Record Building; National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form, Oklahoma County Historical Society, August 14, 1979