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British America Assurance Company

Canadian insurance company

The British America Assurance Company was a fire insurance company established in York, Upper Canada in 1833. An impressive headquarters building for it was designed by William Irving in 1877.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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British America Assurance Company building, Toronto
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The British America Assurance Company was a fire insurance company established in York, Upper Canada in 1833. An impressive headquarters building for it was designed by William Irving in 1877.2

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