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July 26, 1909
The Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
The Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford announces it will not insure habitual aviators or frequent balloonists due to high risks, requiring policy waivers or cancellations. One-time balloon trips are exempt. This marks the first such policy by an insurer.
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Salmon Cans 25c
Mohican
Chocolate
Regular 40c Kind
HABITUAL
AVIATORS
HARTFORD COMPANY WILL NOT INSURE THEM—ONE TRIP MAY BE TAKEN, HOWEVER, WITHOUT WAIVER.
"Habitual aviators, according to a letter of instruction issued yesterday to the agents of the Travelers Insurance company, of Hartford, must join the ranks of automobile racers, sand hogs and others whom the insurance companies decline to accept as risks.
It is thought that the action of the Travelers' company will soon be followed by other insurance companies.
The letter of instructions to agents is in part as follows:
"The hazard of operating or riding in aeroplanes and flying machines is not insurable as an accidental risk, and those insured with us indulging in this form of sport must be asked to carry their own risk by the execution of a special waiver, or surrender their policies.
The same instruction applies to those who indulge frequently in ballooning.
Concerning those who take one balloon trip, with no expectation of repeating the experience, we will not require waiver for that trip, but if another one or more are to be made, the waiver must be executed, or the policy cancelled."
This is the first time, it is said, that any insurance company has recognized the air ship and the balloon as important diversion of contemporary life.
Salmon Cans 25c
Mohican
Chocolate
Regular 40c Kind
HABITUAL
AVIATORS
HARTFORD COMPANY WILL NOT INSURE THEM—ONE TRIP MAY BE TAKEN, HOWEVER, WITHOUT WAIVER.
"Habitual aviators, according to a letter of instruction issued yesterday to the agents of the Travelers Insurance company, of Hartford, must join the ranks of automobile racers, sand hogs and others whom the insurance companies decline to accept as risks.
It is thought that the action of the Travelers' company will soon be followed by other insurance companies.
The letter of instructions to agents is in part as follows:
"The hazard of operating or riding in aeroplanes and flying machines is not insurable as an accidental risk, and those insured with us indulging in this form of sport must be asked to carry their own risk by the execution of a special waiver, or surrender their policies.
The same instruction applies to those who indulge frequently in ballooning.
Concerning those who take one balloon trip, with no expectation of repeating the experience, we will not require waiver for that trip, but if another one or more are to be made, the waiver must be executed, or the policy cancelled."
This is the first time, it is said, that any insurance company has recognized the air ship and the balloon as important diversion of contemporary life.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Habitual Aviators
Insurance Waiver
Ballooning
Aeroplanes
Flying Machines
Travelers Insurance
What entities or persons were involved?
Travelers Insurance Company
Where did it happen?
Hartford
Story Details
Key Persons
Travelers Insurance Company
Location
Hartford
Story Details
The Travelers Insurance Company instructs agents not to insure habitual aviators or frequent balloonists, requiring special waivers or policy cancellations. One-time balloon trips are permitted without waiver. This is the first recognition of airships and balloons as significant risks by an insurer.