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Thomas Caldecot Chubb (14 November – 10 August ) was an English-born American founder of Chubb & Son.

Early life

Chubb was born on 14 November in London. He was a son of John and Sarah Chubb of St Pancras, Soper Lane, London.^[1]

Career

In Chubb and his son, Percy, opened a marine underwriting business in the seaport district of New York City. They collected $1, each from prominent merchants to start their venture, initially focusing on insuring ships and cargoes.^[2] After his death in , Percy took over as head of the firm and his youngest son, Hendon, became a partner in Percy also founded Federal Insurance Company.^[3] His eldest son, Sidney, was also a partner until retiring in and moving to California, then Paris.^[4] After Percy's death in , Hendon became senior partner, serving in that role until his retirement in ^[5]

Personal life

In , Chubb married Victoria Edds (–), a daughter of Will