1806 London Life, the oldest company in the group, was established
1835 London Life lays foundation stone for new offices at 81 King William Street, London. This office remained the home of London Life for more than 130 years
1835 The National Provident Institution (NPI) is established by insurance agents William Hargrave and Joseph Marsh
1842 NPI moves to new offices at 48 Gracechurch Street, London
1857 Pearl starts life as the Pearl Loan Company, operating out of a London public house called the Royal Oak, opposite the famous Whitechapel Bell Foundry
1862 Pearl Life Assurance Association and Sick Benefit Society established as a friendly society