Background
Phillips, Jesse Snyder was born on May 4, 1871 in Allegany County, New York, United States. Son of Peter and Elizabeth (Snyder) Phillips.
Phillips, Jesse Snyder was born on May 4, 1871 in Allegany County, New York, United States. Son of Peter and Elizabeth (Snyder) Phillips.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1893. Doctor of Laws, Alfred University, 1939.
Admitted to New York bar, 1894. General practice, 1894-1921. General manager and counsel, National bureau of Casualty & Surety Underwriters, 1921-1926.
President Great American Indemnity Company, 1926-1932, chairman board, 1933-1950.
Director Great American Insurance Company, American Alliance Insurance Company, Rochester-American Insurance Company. And all affiliate insurance companies in Great American Group.
Director Andover National Bank. Supervisor Town of Andover, New New York
Also village attorney.
Member New York Assembly, 1901-1911. Member of New York Constitutional Convention, 1915. State superintendent of insurance New York, 1915-1921.
President National Convention Insurance Commissioners, 1917.
Member State Insurance Board, since 1933.
Member New York Assembly, 1901-1911. Member of New York Constitutional Convention, 1915. Member State Insurance Board, since 1933.
Fellow Casualty Actuarial Society.
Member American Bar assosiation, New York Bar Association, Chamber Commerce State of New York Medal 50 years a. Clubs: Bankers of America, Downtown Athletic, University of Michigan, National.
Married Mary T. Cannon, September 3, 1902 (died 1939). Married Emily M. Rosebery, July 1, 1944. Children: Francis William, Mary Elizabeth.