National Boiler Insurance Co. Nameplate

National Boiler Insurance Co. Manchester boiler identification plate, c.1900.

The National Boiler and General Insurance Co Ltd was established in 1894, with an office in St Ann's Square, Manchester. The predecessor company, National Boiler Insurance Co, had been set up in 1864 and operated for 30 years before the change in company name.The company supplied the National brand fusible plug for high pressure boilers, and also offered insurance and inspection of boilers and kiers, and steam and gas engines, prepared plans and specifications, and carried out testing of engines and boilers.