The Lloyd's building is the home of the insurance institution Lloyd's of London. It is located on the former site of East India House in Lime Street, in London's main financial district, the City of London. The building is a leading example of radical Bowellism architecture in which the services for the building, such as ducts and lifts, are located on the exterior to maximise space in the interior.
Lloyd's building in 2011, with the preserved entrance from the 1928 building visible on the right.
Inside the Lloyd's building
The Lloyd's building among the City skyline (2007)
Lloyd's building at night
Lloyd's of London, generally known simply as Lloyd's, is an insurance and reinsurance market located in London, United Kingdom. Unlike most of its competitors in the industry, it is not an insurance company; rather, Lloyd's is a corporate body governed by the Lloyd's Act 1871 and subsequent Acts of Parliament. It operates as a partially-mutualised marketplace within which multiple financial backers, grouped in syndicates, come together to pool and spread risk. These underwriters, or "members", are a collection of both corporations and private individuals, the latter being traditionally known as "Names".
The 1986 Lloyd's building in Lime Street, London
The Subscription Room in the early 19th century
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake caused substantial losses for Lloyd's underwriters.
The Council meets in the Committee Room, on the 11th floor of the Lloyd's building.
