2007 interim results

The Lloyd's insurance market has reported its results for half year to 30 June 2007.

Overview of results
  • Profit before tax of £1.8 billion
  • Combined ratio continues to outperform major international peer groups
  • Investments returned over £800 million
  • Lloyd's financial strength ratings upgraded to A+
  • Central assets further strengthened through the issue in June of £500m tier 1 subordinated debt to over £2 billion
  • Equitas - Berkshire Hathaway reinsurance transaction – phase 1 completed.

Further information
To view the press release, presentation and report use the links below:

Interim results press release - UK£ versionInterim results press release - US$ versionInterim results press release - Euro versionInterim results presentation (84KB, pdf)Interim results report (743KB, pdf)
Webcast
A meeting for investment analysts and debt holders took place at 09.30 (BST) on the 27 September 2007 at Lloyd's, One Lime Street.

A recorded version of the webcast is available for playback by following the link below:

Lloyd's interim results webcast

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For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations                
Katinka Large                      
+44 (0)20 7327 6336
katinka.large@lloyds.com

Media Relations
Louise Shield
+44 (0)20 7327 5793
louise.shield@lloyds.com

Media Relations
Bart Nash
+44 (0)20 7327 6272
bart.nash@lloyds.com
Last updated on 27 Sep 2007