Sir Edward Mountain, 1st Baronet (1872 - 1948) was the founder of Eagle Star Insurance which became one of the largest insurance companies in the United Kingdom.
Educated at Dulwich College, Edward Mountain initially joined a Lloyd's underwriting firm.[1] He later established his own broking firm, Hawley Mountain, which, following a merger, became Gardner Mountain.[1]
In 1904 he acquired the marine insurance business of British Dominions Insurance and formed British Dominions Marine Insurance Company.[1] He then established a reputation for himself by refusing to insure the RMS Titanic on her maiden voyage.[1] During 1916 and 1917 he acquired, in quick succcession, the Eagle, Sceptre and Star Insurance Companies integrating them with his own business to create Eagle & British Dominions, which grew to become one of the largest insurance companies in the United Kingdom.[1]
He was knighted in 1918 and made a baronet in 1922.[1]
He died in 1948 at Dunkeld House in Perthshire.[1]
In 1897 he married Evelyn Ellen Regina and together they went on to have one son.[1]
| Baronetage of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New creation |
Baronet (of Oare Manor and Brendon) 1922–1948 |
Succeeded by Brian Mountain |