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Lloyd's Quick Guide 2011 - US version

Lloyd's Quick Guide 2011

An introduction to who we are, what we do and where we work.

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  • About us
    • What is Lloyd's?
    • What we do
    • History
    • The Lloyd's building
    • Visiting Lloyd's
  • Lloyd's
    • About us
      About us

      Discover Lloyd's, the world’s specialist insurance market, including who we are, how we work and what we do.

      • What is Lloyd's?
        • The Lloyd's market

          The Lloyd’s market is home to over 50 managing agents and over 80 syndicates, which offer an unrivalled concentration of ...

        • The Corporation of Lloyd's

          The Corporation oversees and supports the Lloyd’s market, ensuring it operates efficiently and retains its reputation as the market of ...

      • What we do
        • What is insurance?

          Insurance is the main way for businesses and individuals to reduce the financial impact of a risk occuring.

        • Insurance and Lloyd's

          How has insurance at Lloyd's has changed over the last 300 years?

        • What Lloyd's insures

          A graphical representation of the main types of risk that Lloyd's insures.

        • How is risk placed at Lloyd's?

          The majority of business written at Lloyd’s is placed through brokers who facilitate the risk transfer process between clients (policyholders) ...

        • Why choose Lloyd's?

          Lloyd’s is the world’s specialist insurance market. Learn more about why people trust Lloyd's with their risks.

      • History
        • Titanic

        • Lloyd's and Nelson

          The Nelson Collection brings together an amazing assortment of valuable silverware, letters and other memorabilia associated with Horatio Nelson, the ...

        • San Francisco earthquake

          Lloyd’s and the San Francisco earthquake, 1906

        • Cuthbert Heath

          Cuthbert Heath is a very important figure in Lloyd’s history. He was a prominent and innovative Lloyd’s underwriter and is ...

        • Lloyd's during World War 1

          During the First World War, everyone was called on to play their part in the war effort; Lloyd’s was no ...

        • Lloyd's and World War 2

          Just as it had been during World War One, Lloyd’s was deeply impacted by the events of the Second World ...

      • The Lloyd's building
        • 360 Virtual Tour

          Using panoramic photographs taken from prime viewing spots in the Lloyd's building, a 360 degree virtual tour is now available ...

        • History of Lloyd's buildings

          Today, Lloyd's is housed in an award-winning modern building in Lime Street in the City of London. Its origins, however, ...

        • Lloyd’s war memorial and arch

          On 31 January 1922, the original Lloyd's War Memorial arch, designed by Sir Edwin Cooper, was unveiled by Field Marshal ...

        • Images of the Lloyd's building

          Download copyright free, high resolution images of the Lloyd's building.

      • Visiting Lloyd's
        • Tours

          Lloyd's is pleased to offer visits to it its award-winning Lime Street headquarters for business-related groups - such as insurance ...

        • Open House

          Lloyd’s once again participated in the Open House London weekend on Saturday 18th September.

        • How to find us

          Lloyd's occupies two sites, one located in Lime Street, London, the second located in Fidentia House, Chatham, Kent.

        • Security and dress code

          All visitors coming to Lloyd's should be aware of our security and dress code policies.

    • Investor relations
      Investor relations

      Essential information for the investment community about Lloyd's financial performance, structure and important events.

      • Lloyd's overview
        • Insurance for beginners

          Understand the basic concepts behind insurance and how Lloyd's fits in.

        • What is Lloyd's?

          The following pages will give you an insight into the unique way in which Lloyd's is structured, the role of ...

        • What we do

          An explanation of how Lloyd's works.

      • Ratings
      • Corporate Governance
        • Lloyd's governance structure

          Find out how our governance structure fits together.

        • Council of Lloyd's

          Learn about the Council of Lloyd's - the body responsible for the supervision of the Lloyd's Market.

        • Franchise Board

          Learn about Lloyd's Franchise Board which is responsible for the management of the Lloyd's Market.

        • Executive Team

          Find out about the CEO and Directors at Lloyd's. Includes access to their career profiles and photographs.

        • Regulation of Lloyd's

          Lloyd's is regulated by the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA), under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

      • Financial performance
        • Financial results

          Archive of Lloyd’s financial results, including related press releases, presentations, webcasts and contacts.

        • Annual Reports

          These reports contain Lloyd's market and Society results as well as an overview of the market's performance and Lloyd's strategy. ...

        • Syndicate forecasts

          Information about syndicate forecasts and access to the syndicate forecasts spreadsheet.

        • Syndicate reports and accounts

          Lloyd's syndicate reports and accounts for the years ending 31 December 2005 onwards can be downloaded from this site. Syndicate ...

      • Capital structure
      • Financial calendar
      • Presentations
      • Subordinated debt
      • Disclaimer
    • Press
      Press

      Are you a member of the press with a question about Lloyd’s? If so, access details of our dedicated external press team here. If you’re not a journalist, then see our key contacts directory for an up-to-date list of corporation enquiry teams.

      • Press Releases
      • Speeches
    • Careers
      Careers

      We aim to attract and retain the very best people for the Corporation of Lloyd’s. See inside to view our latest vacancies and information on what it’s like to work here.

      • Experienced professionals
        • Lloyd's and you

          You’re talented, ambitious and highly motivated. What more could we want?

        • Search jobs at Lloyd's

      • Graduate careers
        • Generalist Graduate Programme

        • Claims Graduate Programme

          This new programme has been developed for those graduates wishing to specialise in the area of insurance claims. Claims is ...

        • Summer Internship

          How do you know if you’d like to start your career at Lloyd’s? Come and join us for a summer ...

        • Introduction

          Graduate careers that help make the future possible

        • How to apply

          We screen applications on a first come, first served basis, and assessment centres will be running throughout the period, so ...

        • Get expert knowledge

          The best candidates we meet display more than just intelligence. They’re curious about the world around them. And they’re keen ...

        • Graduate blog

          Get insight into what life is really like working here. Each of our bloggers brings a unique perspective as they ...

        • FAQs

      • Lloyd's overview
        • What is Lloyd's?

          When we talk of Lloyd’s, we’re really referring to two distinct parts. The market, which is made up of many ...

        • What Lloyd's does

          Information about Lloyd's unique ways of working can be found here.

        • Lloyd's history

          Lloyd’s began in a rather unlikely place: a small coffee house in Tower Street, in the City of London

        • Lloyd's locations

          An overview of Lloyd's locations

        • Case studies

          Explore some Lloyd's interactive case studies

        • Community Affairs

          View information about Lloyd's charities, voluntary work programmes, and commitment to the environment here.

        • Diversity

          Find out more about Lloyd's views on diversity here.

      • Careers at Lloyd's
        • How we work

          Lloyd’s has an atmosphere unlike any other business

        • What we are looking for

          We value individuality and welcome talented people from all backgrounds

        • What we offer

          Lloyd’s is a unique and rewarding place to work, whether you are just starting out or wish to advance and ...

        • Career options

          Explore your career options with Lloyd's

        • Development opportunities

          During your career at Lloyd’s, you’ll constantly be learning

      • Our people
        • Video profiles

          Watch our video profiles

      • FAQs
        • Entry criteria

          Find out what you need to know about applying to Lloyd's.

        • General

          Here you find the answers to some general questions about careers at Lloyd's.

        • Learning & Development

          Find out how Lloyd's can support you throughout your career.

        • Opportunities

          Find out more about the opportunities that are open to you working at Lloyd's.

        • Recruitment process

          All you need to know about the recruitment process at Lloyd's.

        • Salary & Benefits

          Find out all about the benefits our employees enjoy.

    • Corporate Responsibility
      Corporate Responsibility

      Lloyd's tradition of support for charity spans 200 years, both in the UK and abroad. From supporting the East London community to minimising our environmental impact, Lloyd's is committed to corporate responsibility. See inside to find out more.

      • Lloyd's Community Programme
        • Ready for Work

        • Sporting Chances

        • Words and Numbers

        • Helping Hands

        • Lloyd's Community Programme Members

      • Charity
        • About Lloyd's Charities Trust

        • Lloyd's Benevolent Fund

          Lloyd’s Benevolent Fund assists those in need who work in or have worked within the Lloyd’s community

        • Lloyd's Patriotic Fund

          Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund works closely with armed forces charities to identify the individuals and their families who are in urgent ...

        • Lloyd's Tercentenary Research Foundation

          Since its establishment in 1988, Lloyd's Tercentenary Research Foundation has funded over 100 years of academic research in the fields ...

      • Environment and Climate Change
        • Our Approach

          Lloyd's follows the six core principles of the Climatewise initiative to respond to the challenge of climate change

        • Environmental Management

          Lloyd’s is committed to managing our environmental footprint

        • ClimateWise

          The world’s climate is changing and having significant social and economic impacts....

      • Diversity
      • Contacts
      • CSR News
      • Team 2012
    • Global Offices
      Global Offices

      Lloyd’s operates in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. See inside for details of our offices.

      • Africa
        • Namibia

          Information on Lloyd's in Namibia

        • South Africa

          Information on Lloyd's in South Africa

        • Zimbabwe

          Information on Lloyd's in Zimbabwe

      • Americas
        • Argentina

          Information on Lloyd's in Argentina

        • Brasil em Português

          Information on Lloyd's in Brazil in Portuguese

        • Brazil

          Information on Lloyd's in Brazil

        • Canada

        • Canada version française

        • Mexico

        • United states

          Information on Lloyd's in the U.S

      • Asia
        • China

        • 中国

          Information on Lloyd's in China in Chinese

        • Hong Kong

          Information on Lloyd's in Hong Kong

        • India

        • Japan

          Information on Lloyd's in Japan

        • Singapore

          Information on Lloyd's in Singapore

      • Australasia
        • Australia

          Information on Lloyd's in Australia

        • New Zealand

          Information on Lloyd's in New Zealand

      • Europe
        • Austria

          Information on Lloyd's in Austria

        • Belgium

          Information on Lloyd's in Belgium

        • Cyprus

          Information on Lloyd's in Cyprus

        • Denmark

          Information on Lloyd's in Denmark

        • Deutschland

          Information on Lloyd's in german

        • Die Schweiz auf Deutsch

          Information on Lloyd's in Die Schweiz auf Deutsch

        • España en Español

          Information on Lloyd's in España en Español

        • France

          Information on Lloyd's in France

      • Further Enquiries
    • Key Contacts
      Key Contacts

      • New insurance enquiries
      • Fraudulent emails
      • Complaints & Feedback
        • Complaints by Lloyd's members

        • Complaints by Lloyd's policyholders

        • Feedback

  • The Market
  • News and Insight
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