Posted On: December 27, 2004, 10:17 am CST

Posted By: Jim Thomas

Having worked for the Mutual Assurance Company from 1993-96 and through the merger with National Grange, I was encouraged when I read that Chuck Barber had started the Green Tree Perpetual and had done a novation with National Grange in the late 90's, and that this historic company with its unique and historic product had resumed its operations in the Philadelphia area. Now I am saddened by this seemingly final chapter of an important piece of insurance and Philadelphia history. I hope Chuck and his associates can make a final toast to General Washington, and I applaud them for their valiant efforts in trying to preserve this important organization.