Insurance Collection (page 9)

Fish Delivery boy distracted by Tit-Bits
Fish Delivery boy distracted by the latest addition Tit-Bits - this promotional card is advertising life insurance (via the magazine) to insure ones life for 1000. Date: circa 1906

United Friendly Insurance Company document, Southwark Bridge, London, Householders Comprehensive policy for Private Dwellings. early 20th century

Henry Doubleday Photo
HENRY DOUBLEDAY Entomologist, ornothologist, grocer, ironmonger & insurance agent, noted for his work on the systematics of Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Date: 1808-1875

Georgetown, Guyana - (from left:) Hand in Hand Insurance Company Building (still standing), the Tower Hotel, the post office and the G Club building. Date: circa 1901

London Fire Engine Establishment fireman in uniform
Formed in 1833, the LFEE was Londons first properly organised fire brigade, having taken over from the various Insurance Company fire brigades around the capital

Steam Roller Accident
A man sits down on the pavement in shock and is comforted by a kind policeman. Behind him is the cause of his consternation: a steam roller in the bay window of a house! Date: 1960s

First steel-framed skyscraper, Chicago, 1890s
Home Insurance Building on LaSalle and Adams streets, Chicago, 1890s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Lloyd George Card
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE depicted as responsible for introducing unemployment insurance, requiring the licking of stamps

The Royal Liver Building is a Grade I listed building located in Liverpool, England. It is sited at the Pier Head and along with the neighbouring Cunard Building

UK, England, London. The Lloyds Building in the London city centre

Police officers on parade, Albany, USA
Police officers on parade with batons drawn, North Pearl Street, Albany, New York State, USA. circa 1908

WW1 German poster, Der Anker (The Anchor)
German poster, Der Anker (The Anchor), Society for Life and Pension Insurance, registration office for war loans. circa 1918

Norwich Union Life Insurance Society Policy Certificate, featuring the Head Office Building in Norwich - Surrey House, Surrey Street, Norwich. Date: 1920s

Queen Victorias Jubilee Celebrations
View of two illuminated buildings on the evening of Queen Victorias Jubilee Celebrations, 20 June 1897. The Junior Constitutional Club (above)

Standard Life building, Montevideo, Uruguay, South America
Standard Life Insurance Company building, Montevideo, Uruguay, South America. Date: 1911

J T Barber Beaumont
J T BARBER BEAUMONT Painter and founder of insurance offices, an interesting combination... Date: 1774 - 1841

Grand Staircase
The wonderful grand staircase of the Illinois Life Insurance Company building, designed by Holabird & Roche, manufactured and installed by the Chicago Art Marble Company, USA. Date: 1930s

Nat. Insurance / Lly-George
THE PITILESS PHILANTHROPIST (The National Insurance issue) Lloyd George: Now understand, I ve brought you out to do you good, and GOOD I WILL DO YOU, whether you like it or not. Date: 22 November 1911

Lloyds List
THE LIST Date: 1846

Lloyds Journals
Reading the foreign journals for news of shipping Date: 1846

New York / Metropolitan
New York: Metropolitan Life Insurance Building Date: early 20th century

Lloyds Merchants Room
LLOYDS - scene in the Merchants Room as members discuss the news from the Crimea War Date: 1854

Lloyds - Main Hall
LLOYDS OF LONDON - the main hall Date: 1867

Phoenix Fire Office, insurance company
The Phoenix Fire Office, London, an insurance company offering protection for the owners of property. Date: early 19th century

New York City, USA - Metropolitan Life Insurance Building by night Date: circa 1910s

Metropolitan Life Insurance Building, New York, USA
Metropolitan Life InsuranceCompant Tower (Met Life Tower) (700ft high), New York, USA. Located on Madison Avenue near the intersection with East 23rd Street, across from Madison Square Park

Lloyds Ship Auction
Lloyds : Ship auction in the captains room Date: 1846

Lloyds Subscription Room
Lloyds : The Subscription Room Date: early 19th century

Metropolitan Fire Brigade 1888
Page from The Graphic, showing Captain Eyre Massey Shaw (1828 - 1908), Superintendent of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (now renamed the London Fire Brigade)

Lloyds Underwriting Rm
LLOYDS OF LONDON - the Underwriting Room Date: 1886

Early fire brigade - hand in hand insurance company
An engraving of men from the Hand in Hand Insurance Company. Before the establishment of regional fire brigades, fires were tackled by insurance companies

Suffragette Forcible Feeding insurance. Reference to forcible feeding on the subject of Health Insurance. Shows a Health Insurance stamp with instruction to Lick as proposed under the 1911 National

Suffragette Domestic Servant, Pankhurst. A young housemaid reclines on a sofa saying, I cut my little finger and I must take it very easy in case it hurts me anymore

Hope Insurance Company fireman in uniform
Colour engraving of a Hope Insurance Company fireman in uniform, with a large badge on his sleeve. At one time, firemen worked for different insurance companies and wore different colour uniforms

Insurance companies memorial with the Latin motto: Finis Coronat Opus (the end crowns the work). The bas relief sculpture shows modern-day firefighters with water hoses and ladder, fighting a fire

Tatler internal cover, 22nd July 1914
An internal cover of The Tatler, dated 22nd July 1914. A monocled gentleman regards advertisements for Schoolbreds electric lighting, the Royal Hotel Whitby

Drawings Prints, Print, poster, your, soldier-relative, protected, Uncle, Sam s
Drawings and Prints, Print, poster, Is your soldier-relative protected by Uncle Sams Insurance?, Printer, Publisher, Calhoun Show Print, Connecticut State Council of Defense, Calhoun Show Print

Benjamin Rouse Junior 1813 Graphite black red chalk
Artokoloro

INSURANCE COMPANY, 1941. Employees at work at an African American insurance company in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, July 1941

WPA: YOUNG GIRL, 1938. Child of an ex-farmer, now working for the Work Projects Administration in Circleville, Ohio. Photograph by Ben Shahn, August 1938

Royal Sovereigns Golden Orb
Antique illustration of a Royal Sovereigns Golden Orb

Pipe with hole in exposed under floor boards

INSURANCE OFFICE, 1941. Office of an insurance company where African Americans were employed, South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1941

INSURANCE SALESMAN, c1925. A Travelers Insurance Company representative, Hartford, Connecticut. Photographed c1925

Source Size = 2945 x 1450
Sculpture for the Offices of the Lancashire Life and Fire Insurance Company at Manchester, Uk, 1867

Source Size = 2872 x 1460
Sculpture for the Offices of the Lancashire Life and Fire Insurance Company at Manchester, Uk, 1867

Source Size = 1908 x 1738
Office of the Midland Counties Insurance Company, Lincoln

The Land-Campaigner, 1913 (engraving)
XJF867978 The Land-Campaigner, 1913 (engraving) by Werner, Joseph (1637-1710); Private Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

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"Insurance: Safeguarding Lives and Legacies through the Ages" Step back in time to 1886, where the bustling Underwriting Room of Lloyds of London served as a hub for risk assessment and protection. This historic space witnessed countless deals struck, shaping the future of insurance. Fast forward to the present day, and you'll find yourself immersed in the grandeur of Lloyds Building's large atrium, an architectural masterpiece designed by Richard Rogers. This iconic structure stands tall in the heart of City of London, symbolizing resilience and stability. But insurance is not just about buildings; it extends its reach to safeguarding communities. The London Fire Engine Establishment's list of fire stations reminds us how insurance plays a vital role in mitigating risks and responding swiftly during emergencies. Traveling across continents, we arrive at Belgrade's Hotel Moscow. Even here, it has left its mark on society. Prudential Life Insurance prides itself on protecting lives worldwide – their fleet serving as a testament to their commitment. In politics too, it has played a significant role throughout history. David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street signifies how leaders have recognized its importance in securing nations' welfare amidst uncertainty. Returning to London's roots, we encounter New Lloyds Coffee House – where it all began centuries ago. From humble beginnings emerged an industry that would shape economies globally. As we gaze upon Liverpool's Pier Head with awe-inspiring landmarks like the Royal Liver Building and Cunard Building standing tall against time's relentless march - they remind us that even monumental structures rely on solid foundations provided by insurers who protect them from unforeseen events. Today’s Lloyds Building continues Richard Rogers' legacy - an architectural marvel nestled within City of London - reminding us that while times change, our need for reliable protection remains constant.