Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion (XR) blockaded the HQ of insurers Lloyd’s of London today (April 12) preventing staff from entering the building.

More than 60 activists used superglue, chains and bike locks to block the office entrance.

XR is demanding that the business stop insuring fossil fuels projects.

London, UK. 12 April 2022. Extinction Rebellion Blockade Iconic Lloyd’s of London HQ preventing staff from entering the building. The action aims to close the London based insurance and reinsurance giant for the day. Extinction Rebellion is demanding that Lloyd’s of London stop insuring fossil fuels projects, and highlighted the Trans Mountain Pipeline extension in Canada, which they believe is being insured through the Lloyd’s marketplace. The City of London is a root cause of the climate and ecological emergency because of its ongoing financial support for fossil fuels all over the global.