What is Lloyd's?

Access a variety of information about how Lloyd's works. This includes an overview and explanation of the market, details about placing risk, our business strategy, sources of capital and how we are regulated.

Insurance for beginners

Use this section if you are new to insurance and would like to know the basics about how Lloyd's works.

At a glance

A quick guide to Lloyd's - key facts, figures and details about the world's leading insurance market.


The Lloyd's market

Learn how the market works, including an overview of members, syndicates, managing agents and brokers.

Placing risk

Find out how risk is placed on the market for UK and overseas clients. Also learn about the insurance intermediaries who act on our behalf.


Sources of capital

Information about the capital that backs our syndicates, with a diagram comparing the amounts from our corporate and individual members.

Regulation of Lloyd's

Overview of how Lloyd's is regulated by the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA).


The market place

More about how Lloyd’s works, with information about the managing agents who accept risk on behalf of syndicate members.

Policyholders

Use this section to help you check the validity of your Lloyd's cover.