When next you see Charlie McCarthy, the chances are ten to one that he will boast that he is the only policyholder to whom Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company has ever issued a policy covering life and health and accident.

When next you see Edward D. Lawson, Western Marine Department manager, he’ll probably boast about this policy, too, under which Fireman’s Fund stands to lose $1000 if anything happens to Charlie McCarthy or his twin brother.

The fact is that "Believe it or Not" Lawson has issued one of his special marine floaters to cover the ventriloquist’s dummy, Charlie McCarthy, and the spare which accompany ventriloquist Edgar Bergen in his appearances on radio programs, at hotels and night clubs.

Yet another example of the practically unlimited opportunities afforded to our agents by the inland marine lines, the Life and Health and Accident policy on Charlie was issued under the marine department’s Theatrical Floater form.

When it is realized that the total volume of inland marine premiums has more than doubled itself during the last 15 years, agents can well afford to take a tip from Charlie McCarthy when he says, "Believe me folks, these inland marine underwriters are the fellows to go to when you’re puzzled as to how to handle an out-of-the-ordinary risk. Fireman’s Fund gets my vote."

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