Insurance Collection (#11)

PHILADELPHIA: WALNUT STREET. The Insurance Company of North America, incorporated in 1794, at 232 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph, late 19th century

NEW YORK: FIREFIGHTING, 1787. A view of a fire engine at work, probably in a New York City street: line engraving, 1787. The Mutual Assurance Company of New York was organized in 1787 under the terms

NEW YORK: FIRE ENGINE 1787. A view of a fire engine at work, probably in a New York City street: line engraving from the deed of settlement organizing the Mutual Asssurance Company in 1787

FIREFIGHTING, 1787. A view of a fire engine at work, probably in a New York City street. Line engraving, 1787. The Mutual Assurance Company of New York was organized in 1787 under the terms of this

Good or bad trust - in which class does the fire insurance trust belong?. Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with the directors reviewing the Annual Report of the Fire Proof Fire Insurance Co

The Putnam Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn

View of Broadway and Maiden Lane, New York City

Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn

California Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association. Date 1877

Republic fire insurance co

John T. Raymond as the insurance agent in Bartley Campbell s
John T. Raymond as the insurance agent in Bartley Campbells comedy, Risks. Date 1878

Home Ownership Co-operative Insurance Company booklet
Front cover of a booklet advising potential home owners on a house purchase plan, with a picture of a perfect looking 1920s house. Date: 1954

Domestic Servants Insurance Act - Comic Postcard
Domestic Servants Insurance Act " I don t care how often I get hurt now, I am insured." A bandgaged housemaid shows her delight at the terms of the Domestic Servants Insurance Act

The Servants Insurance Act - Are we downhearted? No! Three housemaids show delight at the terms of the Domestic Servants Insurance Act

Advertisement for Sun Fire Insurance
An advertisement for the Sun Fire Office, Threadneedle Street, London, offering insurance against fire damage and other calamities in its 204th year of operation. Date: 1913

Burnt-Out Cottage
The shell of a burnt-out old stone-built cottage in Kent, England. Date: 1950s

Gerald Lee Bevans first appearance in the Guildhall police
Stockbroker Gerald Lee Bevans first appearance in the Guildhall police court, to meet the charges of fraud brought against him

Insurance / Liverpool
The Liverpool and London Fire and Life Insurance offices, Liverpool Date: 1858

Insurance Policy 1858
A nineteenth century insurance policy Date: 1858

FIRE INSURANCE CO AD. American lithograph poster, late 19th century, for German Fire Insurance Company of Baltimore

Financial plans. Conceptual image of labels in a filing cabinet, representing plans and paperwork for financial affairs. Major financial issues for many people include healthcare costs

Lunar DNA library, conceptual computer artwork. The surface of the Moon is across bottom, with the Earth in the background

Rising river level
Rising water level on the River Eden in Appleby-in-Westmorland prior to flooding

Flood defences outside a fish and chip shop in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, UK

Dangers of steam carriages, 19th century
Dangers of steam carriages. 19th-century caricature lampooning the dangers of the steam carriages being developed at this time. A steam carriage at right has exploded

TRAVELERS INSURANCE TOWER. The Travelers Insurance Tower in Hartford, Connecticut seemingly surrounded by flying saucers. Viewed upside down

SAN FRANCISCO: SKYSCRAPER. The Hartford Fire Insurance Building in San Francisco, completed in 1965

discussing insurance after accident (posed by models model released)

Banks of Filing - Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Companys Home Office Building in New York City. A view of the filing section - then, the largest outfit of steel filing cases in the world!

Metal sign advertising motor insurance
A metal sign, rusting in places, advertising the Empire motor insurance policy from Eagle Star and British Dominions, with instant repairs and free towing

Piccadilly Circus, London, on Derby Day
Traffic on the morning of Derby Day in Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, London

David Lloyd George - postcard
The Stamp that wants a lot of Licking. David Lloyd George (1863 - 1945), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1916-22). This card comments on the National Health Insurance Act of 1911

Sign Now
Risks and liabilities new golf insurance scheme for golfers. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

The Subscription Room at Lloyds of London, 18th century
Engraving showing the Subscription Room of Lloyds of London, the insurance company, in the 18th century

The Reading Room of Lloyds of London, 1890
Illustration showing the interior of the Reading Room at Lloyds of London, the insurance company, 1890

Door-Keeper at Lloyds of London, 1890
Illustration showing one of the Door-keepers employed by Lloyds of London, the insurance company, 1890

The Lutine Chair, Lloyds of London, 1886
Engraving showing the Lutine chair, which was held at the insurance company, Lloyds of London, 1886

The Casualties Board at Lloyds of London, 1886
Illustration showing a group of insurance underwriters examining the Casualties Board at Lloyds of London, 1886. Details of wrecked and damaged ships were placed on this board

The Loss Book at Lloyds of London, 1890
Illustration showing the Loss Book at Lloyds of London, the insurance company, 1890

The Great Room of Lloyds of London, 1890
Illustration showing the interior of the Great Room of Lloyds of London, the insurance company, 1890

Birmingham Firemark
A Birmingham firemark of the Sun Fire Office. Firemarks were displayed by insurance companies, who maintained fire brigades to protect the properties they had insured

National Insurance
The beginning of the Welfare State : a booklet issued by the Ministry of National Insurance, explaining the benefits of the scheme which gives us all sickness benefits

Lloyds Committee
A meeting of the Committee of Lloyds Register

New York Life Insurance Company, New York, USA
Scene inside the principal office of the New York Life Insurance Company, 346-348 Broadway, New York, USA

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On Thursday 19th November 2009 over 31cm of rain fell in 24 hours on the Cumbrian mountains. The single largest rainfall total in the British Isles since records began

Red umbrella, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

A car skidded and crashed on an ice road in Eskdale, Cumbria, UK
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A BMW car crashed on its roof in the middle of a field after leaving the road at high speed on the A66 near Keswick
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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.