- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Bernard M. Culver
Continental Insurance Company
1932 - 1946
Finance
b. 1873
| Education |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Grinnell College |
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1873 - 1951 |
| Birthplace | Illinois (IL) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Executive, Low-/Mid-Level |
Taking the helm of Continental at the height of the Depression, Culver had hoped to maintain the business on an even keel. He did much more than that, building a top financial performer. During his tenure, he doubled the asset base of Continental Insurance.