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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.

Read our expert blog

Read our solar report

Latest news

All that glistens

18 Jun 13
Market News

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

60 seconds with Inga Beale

13 Jun 13
Interviews

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...

Directors of Asian companies under scrutiny

12 Jun 13
Market News

Directors & officers (D&O) liability in Asia is changing as a result of globalisation and increasing regulations.

Dow Jones insurance news

U.K. Pushes Criminal Sanctions for Bad Bankers

19 Jun 2013
General

LONDON--A British Parliamentary Commission Wednesday called for the creation of criminal sanctions for incompetent bankers and tougher rules on pay, as part of wide-ranging review into the culture of U.K. banking.

Brazil Seen in Need of Fiscal Tightening to Convince Investors

18 Jun 2013
General

--Barclays expects at least one ratings agency to downgrade Brazil

Taco Bell to Test 'Power Protein' Burritos and Bowls -AP

18 Jun 2013
General

Yum! Brands Inc.'s (YUM) Taco Bell chain will test a "Power Protein" menu, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.

Publications

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Annual report

Annual Report 2012 Lloyd'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.

Using 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.