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Discover more about Lloyd’s including what we do and how we work. You can also explore our fascinating 325-year history and our award-winning building in the heart of London.

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The Market

This section is aimed at Lloyd's market practitioners such as brokers, managing agents, coverholders and agents. Access tools such as Crystal and Atlas or find the latest market bulletin.

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News and Insight

Use this section to read the latest news, reports and risk insight from Lloyd's. Or take a look at our blog written by experts at Lloyd's.

News and insight

Latest from Lloyd's

Emerging risks

Solar storms and the US

As we near the peak of the solar cycle - researchers say it is inevitable that a severe geomagnetic storm will occur. At worst, the impact of these storms could leave people without electricity for up to 2 years.

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Read our solar report

Latest news

Riding on Ascot

The wealth on display at this year’s Royal Ascot reflects a recovering bloodstock market for the owners, but for insurers it is still a very...

All that glistens

The recent Cannes jewellery heists highlight the risks of exhibiting precious gems.

60 seconds with Inga Beale

Inga Beale, CEO of Canopius Group, is due to speak at the IICF Women in Insurance Global Conference, which takes place in New York on 12-14 June. She...

Dow Jones insurance news

India's Military Steps Up Monsoon Rescue Efforts; Death Toll at Least 1,000

DEHRADUN, India (AFP)--India's military stepped up efforts on Thursday to reach villages and towns cut off by flash floods and landslides in the country's north as officials warned at least 1,000 people may have been killed.

India Monsoon Rains Halt Rubber Tapping; Imports to Rise

There has been no rubber tapping in Kerala, India for more than two weeks because of monsoon rains, an industry official said on Thursday.

Publications

Take a look at some of our most recent publications

Annual report

Annual Report 2012Lloyd's made a profit before tax of £2,771m and a combined ratio of 91.1%

Annual results 2012

 

 

Lloyd's Cover to Cover

Lloyd's Cover to Cover has been designed specifically to help explain the benefits of placing a risk at Lloyd’s.

Cover to CoverUsing clear graphics and plain language, Lloyd’s Cover to Cover describes how the Lloyd’s market works, the risks we cover and the safety our unique Chain of Security provides.

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Vision 2025

LLoyd's Vision 2025Lloyd's has launched Vision 2025 which outlines where the Lloyd's market will be by the year 2025.

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Latest research

Browse our latest emerging risk reports.

Wreck removal reportWreck removal

We have published a new report which warns that the cost of dealing with shipwrecks is spiralling.

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Tornadoes: A rising risk?Tornadoes: A growing risk?

This report examines tornado risk and whether it is changing.

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