the fire damage caused by the riots, some insurers refused to cover properties within the city lines. Yet Baltimore Equitable continued to write policies on homes which met underwriting requirements without regard to the invisible "red line" which was said to surround the city. Today Throughout the 1980s, Baltimore Equitable's success continued. A.M. Best Company, which evaluates the financial stability of insurance companies, has rated Baltimore Equitable Society A - Excellent. References External links , including photo from 1976, at Maryland Historical Trust Baltimore Equitable Insurance website Explore Baltimore Heritage - Baltimore Equitable Society Buildings and structures in Baltimore Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Baltimore Commercial buildings completed in 1857 Renaissance Revival architecture in Maryland Bank buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Maryland 1857 establishments in Maryland Baltimore City Landmarks