Background
Manton, Edwin Alfred Grenville was born on January 22, 1909 in Earls Colne, Essex, England. Son of John Horace and Emily Clara (Denton) Manton. came to the United States, 1933.
Manton, Edwin Alfred Grenville was born on January 22, 1909 in Earls Colne, Essex, England. Son of John Horace and Emily Clara (Denton) Manton. came to the United States, 1933.
Student, England U., 1925-1927; student, New York Insurance Society, 1933-1935; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), College of Insurance, 1994.
With, B.W. Noble Ltd., Paris, 1927-1933; casualty underwriter, American International Underwriters Corporation, New York City, 1933-1937; secretary, American International Underwriters Corporation, New York City, 1937-1938; vice president, American International Underwriters Corporation, New York City, 1938-1942; president, American International Underwriters Corporation, New York City, 1942-1969; chairman, American International Underwriters Corporation, New York City, 1969-1975. Senior advisor American International Group, Inc. Honorary director Curriculum Vitae Starr & Company, Inc.
Trustee St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, New York City. Member Salmagundi Club, City Midday Drug and Chemical Club, Mendelssohn Glee Club, Williams Club, St. George's Society.
Married Florence V. Brewer, February 1, 1936. 1 child, Diana H. Manton Morton.