Definition: The American Insurance Company, or simply "the company", was a financial holding company formed in 1937 by the merger of four companies: American National Life Assurance Company, National Union Fire & Casualty Company, Mutual Life Insurance Company of America, and United States Homeowner's Insurers Association. The company was one of the nation's largest insurance companies. The company provided coverage for many different products including life insurance, property insurance, health insurance, automobile insurance, home and personal accident insurance, and general liability insurance. It also offered various other financial services such as annuities, investment funds, and real estate insurance. The American Insurance Company was one of the largest private companies in the United States and played an important role in shaping the insurance industry during the 20th century.