Underwriters Room Collection

The Lutine Bell in the Underwriting Room at Lloyds of London, 1933, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Lutine Bell in the Underwriting Room at Lloyds of London, 1933, (1935). The SS L Atlantique was insured by Lloyds for almost £ 1, 000, 000

A Busy Hour at Lloyds (Underwriters Room) (litho)
3102066 A Busy Hour at Lloyds (Underwriters Room) (litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Busy Hour at Lloyds (Underwriters Room)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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Step into the captivating world of the underwriters room, where history and commerce intertwine to shape the insurance industry. The Lutine Bell in the Underwriting Room at Lloyd's of London, 1933, stands as a symbol of tradition and resilience. Its solemn toll echoes through time, reminding all who enter of their duty. Delve further back into the annals of time, and you'll discover an engraving depicting an insurance policy on the ship Guipuzcoa and its cargo of slaves from 1794. This haunting image serves as a stark reminder of humanity's past transgressions. Amongst these historical relics is John Julius Angerstein, Chairman of Lloyd's of London. His engraved portrait captures his authoritative presence, overseeing a bustling underwriters room filled with professionals assessing risks and determining premiums. In another lithograph titled "A Busy Hour at Lloyd's (Underwriters Room), " we witness the hive-like activity that permeates this sacred space. Traders huddle together exchanging information while brokers negotiate deals with intense fervor. Yet amidst this whirlwind atmosphere lies a chilling reminder: "The skeleton of Death at the insurance office" from 1827. This macabre engraving reminds us that even within these walls dedicated to mitigating risk, life remains fragile and uncertain. However, it is not all seriousness within these hallowed halls; celebrations also find their place here. An enchanting banquet unfolds in Lloyds Subscription Room during the opening ceremony for London's third Royal Exchange in 1844. Elaborate engravings capture moments frozen in time—distinguished guests reveling amidst opulence while discussing matters both trivial and profound. Turning our gaze towards earlier days brings us to an engraving showcasing a page from Lloyds' register book dating back to 1775-1776—a testament to meticulous record-keeping that has endured centuries.