Life Insurance Collection

New York Life Insurance Company, 1870
1575605 New York Life Insurance Company, 1870; (add.info.: Policies of the New York Life Insurance Company. The Policy covers up to £2,665,00. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Improvements in Fleet-Street - the Union Bank of London, Temple Bar Branch, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Improvements in Fleet-Street - the Union Bank of London, Temple Bar Branch, 1857. The house on the left, with a narrow but ornamental front, will be occupied by Mr

Scottish Widows Fund, 1938. Advertisement for the Scottish Widows insurance company

Lloyds Room, London, 1927 (colour litho)
7185006 Lloyds Room, London, 1927 (colour litho) by Belcher, George (1875-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lloyds Room, City of London, 1927)

Lloyds Committee Room, London, 1927 (colour litho)
7185004 Lloyds Committee Room, London, 1927 (colour litho) by Belcher, George (1875-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lloyds Committee Room, London, 1927)

The skeleton of Death at the insurance office. 1827 (engraving)
7233001 The skeleton of Death at the insurance office. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death at the insurance office)

Underwriting Room, Lloyds new building, London (litho)
7185010 Underwriting Room, Lloyds new building, London (litho) by Walcot, William (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Underwriting Room, Lloyds new building, City of London)

Banquet in Lloyds Subscription Room, opening of the third Royal Exchange, London, 1844 (engraving)
7185002 Banquet in Lloyds Subscription Room, opening of the third Royal Exchange, London, 1844 (engraving) by English School

Page of register book, 1775-1776 (engraving)
7184999 Page of register book, 1775-1776 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of register book, 1775-1776)

Earliest extant copy of Lloyds List, 1740 (engraving)
7184995 Earliest extant copy of Lloyds List, 1740 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earliest extant copy of Lloyds List, 1740)

First Royal Exchange, London, 1569 (engraving)
7184987 First Royal Exchange, London, 1569 (engraving) by English School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Royal Exchange, London, 1569)

John Bennett, Secretary of Lloyds of London, 1804-1834 (litho)
7185001 John Bennett, Secretary of Lloyds of London, 1804-1834 (litho) by Haughton, Moses (1772-1848); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bennett, Secretary of Lloyds of London, 1804-1834)

Royal Exchange, London, 1798 (engraving)
7185000 Royal Exchange, London, 1798 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: North front of the second Royal Exchange, City of London, 1798)

Thomas Tayler, Master of Lloyds Coffee House, London, 1774-1796 (engraving)
7184992 Thomas Tayler, Master of Lloyds Coffee House, London, 1774-1796 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Tayler)

Extraordinary News: Londoners reacting to the news of the evacuation of Portugal by the French in 1808 (engraving)
7184991 Extraordinary News: Londoners reacting to the news of the evacuation of Portugal by the French in 1808 (engraving) by Ansell

Insurance policy on the life of Napoleon I, 1813 (engraving)
7184988 Insurance policy on the life of Napoleon I, 1813 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insurance policy on the life of Napoleon I, 1813)

General Post Office, Lombard Street, London, c1793 (engraving)
7184982 General Post Office, Lombard Street, London, c1793 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Post Office, Lombard Street, London)

Couple enjoying the security of an endowment policy in old age (litho)
7172637 Couple enjoying the security of an endowment policy in old age (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Slip for insurance policy on the liners Olympic and Titanic (pen and ink)
7185008 Slip for insurance policy on the liners Olympic and Titanic (pen and ink) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Lloyds News, 15 October 1696 (engraving)
7184983 Page from Lloyds News, 15 October 1696 (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Lloyds News, 15 October 1696)

The Eagle Assurance (engraving)
7164440 The Eagle Assurance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eagle Assurance)

Sir Brook Watson, Chairman of Lloyd s, 1796-1806 (engraving)
7184993 Sir Brook Watson, Chairman of Lloyd s, 1796-1806 (engraving) by Dighton, Robert the younger (1786-1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Brook Watson, Chairman of Lloyds of London)

Coffee room at Lloyds Coffee House, London, 1798 (engraving)
7184989 Coffee room at Lloyds Coffee House, London, 1798 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coffee room at Lloyds Coffee House, London, 1798)

Page from Lloyds News, 15 October 1696 (engraving)
7184986 Page from Lloyds News, 15 October 1696 (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Lloyds News, 15 October 1696)

Signature of Edward Lloyd, proprietor of Lloyds Coffee House, London, 1692 (pen and ink)
7184984 Signature of Edward Lloyd, proprietor of Lloyds Coffee House, London, 1692 (pen and ink) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signature of Edward Lloyd)

Ground plan of Lloyds Coffee House, 16 Lombard Street, London, 1773 (litho)
7184980 Ground plan of Lloyds Coffee House, 16 Lombard Street, London, 1773 (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground plan of Lloyds Coffee House)

East India House, London (litho)
7185009 East India House, London (litho) by Malton, Thomas (1748-1804) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: East India House, Leadenhall Street, Cit of London)

Entrance to Lloyds new building, London (litho)
7185007 Entrance to Lloyds new building, London (litho) by Walcot, William (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to Lloyds new building, Leadenhall Street, City of London)

Life Insurance (engraving)
7162534 Life Insurance (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life Insurance. Illustration for The Great Industries of the United States (J B Burr & Hyde)

Looking down Small Street (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831941 Looking down Small Street (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The Merry Widow, receiving her insurance money (colour litho)
2815841 The Merry Widow, receiving her insurance money (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merry Widow, receiving her insurance money)

United States Life Insurance Co. of New York (colour litho)
1079157 United States Life Insurance Co. of New York (colour litho) by Sarony, Major and Knapp (fl.1857-64); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: advertising poster)

Looking down Small Street (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831942 Looking down Small Street (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Boy reading Tit-Bits magazine (colour litho)
6031762 Boy reading Tit-Bits magazine (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy reading Tit-Bits magazine)

Policy on Life of Napoleon, 1813, (1928)
Policy on Life of Napoleon, 1813, 1928. From A History of Lloyd s, by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle. [Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1928]

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"From Slave Ships to City Hospitals: The Evolution of Life Insurance" Step into the fascinating history of life insurance, where its roots can be traced back to unexpected beginnings. In 1794, an insurance policy was taken out on the ship Guipuzcoa and its cargo of slaves, marking a pivotal moment in the development of this vital industry. John Julius Angerstein, Chairman of Lloyds of London, played a significant role in shaping the future of life insurance. His engraving immortalizes his contribution and highlights his visionary leadership that paved the way for countless individuals seeking financial security. Fast forward to 1943 when Gordon Parks captured an image that speaks volumes about inclusivity and care. The City Hospital for Negroes in Daytona Beach, Florida stands as a testament to how life insurance extended beyond race or background, offering protection and support during challenging times. The iconic Lloyds Room in London serves as a symbol of trust and integrity within the industry. Its vibrant litho from 1927 showcases bustling activity as underwriters diligently assess risks to ensure policyholders' peace of mind. Even Death himself made an appearance at an insurance office in 1827 through a haunting engraving depicting mortality's ever-present shadow. It reminds us why life insurance is not merely about finances but also safeguarding loved ones against unforeseen circumstances. Lloyds Committee Room witnessed important decisions being made with meticulous attention to detail. This colorful litho from 1927 captures moments where policies were crafted with utmost care by experts dedicated to protecting lives and livelihoods. As we delve deeper into history, we find ourselves immersed in grand banquets held at Lloyds Subscription Room during the opening ceremony for London's third Royal Exchange in 1844. Amidst opulence and celebration lies a reminder that life insurance has always been intertwined with society's progress. Turning back time further reveals pages from register books dating back centuries – tangible evidence of the industry's longevity and commitment to preserving records.