Lloyd's pauses to remember
Fri 11 Nov 2011
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The Lloyd’s market today rung the historic Lutine Bell and observed a two-minute silence in remembrance of those who gave their lives fighting for their country.
Members of the Armed Forces joined underwriters, brokers, Names and staff at Lloyd's to pay their respects at the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony for Remembrance Day.
Lloyd’s Chairman John Nelson and Lord Mayor of London Michael Bear headed the wreath laying party before the Book of Remembrance in the Lloyd’s Underwriting Room. They were followed by representatives of The Rifles Regiment, descendants of the Lloyd’s Platoon London Rifles that many Lloyd’s men joined in 1914-18; Sir John Stuttard, Alderman for the Ward of Lime Street; and Rear Admiral Sir Jeremy De Halpert, Deputy Master of Trinity House – the charity dedicated to the safety, welfare and training of mariners.
The Lloyd’s market has also offered its support to the armed forces through the London Poppy Day appeal. This year’s appeal was the most successful yet, collecting nearly £450,000 in just 12 hours. The Lloyd’s branch of the Royal British Legion has 300 members associated with the insurance market, is the last remaining ‘trade branch’ of the Legion and one of the most active branches.
Lloyd’s Chairman, John Nelson said:
“Today is a time for all of us to remember those who fought for our freedom during the two World Wars, and also to honour those who have lost their lives in more recent and current conflicts.
"It’s fitting that in this, the Poppy Appeal’s 90th anniversary year, the Lloyd’s branch of the Royal British Legion has raised more money than ever before - money that will be used directly to support those currently serving in Afghanistan, veterans of past conflicts and their families.”
Ben Hancock, committee member Lloyd's Branch of the Royal British Legion, commented:
"I am staggered by the generosity of the insurance community and of Londoners in general, particularly during these difficult times, and I am proud that we have been able to make such a significant contribution towards the Poppy Appeal this year.
"I am really pleased that much of the money the Lloyd's Branch of the Royal British Legion raised will go directly towards the Battle Back Centres that help prepare our injured servicemen and women for the very different and challenging lives that lie ahead of them in the civilian world."
Notes to Editors:
1. The ceremony is arranged by Lloyd’s Branch of the Royal British Legion, which was formed in 1947 to help affiliates of Lloyd’s who had been injured, and the families of those who had lost their lives.
2. Photos are available from the Lloyd’s press office on request.
For further information, please contact:
Tom Foxton
Tel: +44 (0)20 7327 5514 Fax: +44 (0)20 7327 5229 Email: tom.foxton@lloyds.com
Sarah Robson
Tel: +44 (0)20 7327 6125 Fax: +44 (0)20 7327 5229 Email: sarah.robson@lloyds.com
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Lloyd's is the world's leading specialist insurance market and occupies fifth place in terms of global reinsurance premium income, and is the second largest surplus lines insurer in the US. In 2011, 88 syndicates are underwriting insurance at Lloyd's, covering all classes of business from more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Lloyd's is regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
