Chartered Insurance Institute
Situated in the heart of the City adjacent to the historic Guildhall lies the home of the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Worshipful Company of Insurers. Insurance Hall was opened in 1932 by King George V and is built in an impressive traditional style with stained glass windows and English Oak paneling. The versatility of the Hall allows features to be added, a fixed stage and viewing gallery, which can be used as extra seating are only a few of the options. The Hall also offers a fully automated blackout system.
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistA “hidden gem” situated in the heart of the City of London, The Chartered Insurance Institute (insurance Hall) offers exceptional and flexible facilities for any occasion such as prestigious business and social functions, including receptions, AGMs, press conferences, banquets, working breakfasts, lunches or dinners.
Its range of three versatile rooms can provide for any occasion from intimate dinners for 10 to formal receptions up to 300 guests.
Our central location ensures easy access for your delegates from any point of London and beyond, just a few minutes walk from Moorgate, Bank & St-Paul’s tube stations, with access to 5 tube lines, the DLR and main line stations.
Room Information
Chartered Insurance Institute has 5 rooms. The largest, Ostler Suite, holds up to 800 guests seated or 100 standing.
- The Great Hall75-200 seated300 standing
- The Court Room30-56 seated100 standing
- Ostler Suite28-800 seated100 standing
- Morgan Owen16-20 seated
- Pipkin22-50 seated60 standing
Travel Information
Moorgate (about 7 min walk)
Bank (about 7 min walk)
Liverpool Street (about 12 min walk)
Getting to Chartered Insurance Institute by public transport
In Central London, Chartered Insurance Institute is about 7 minutes' walk from Moorgate (Tube) and about 7 minutes from Bank (Tube). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Chartered Insurance Institute by car
For sat nav, use the postcode EC2V 7HY.
Chartered Insurance Institute is in the City of London. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.
Getting to Chartered Insurance Institute by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 6.5 miles away) and Heathrow (about 16 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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