Lloyd's licences

Lloyd's is licensed to underwrite business in certain territories subject to the laws and regulations of those territories. Lloyd's may be able to accept risks proposed from countries that are not on the list below in certain circumstances and in accordance with the laws and regulations of those countries.

To view details of where Lloyd's is licensed and authorised to transact insurance business, access Lloyd's interactive map.

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Insurance business               

Listed below are the territories in which Lloyd's is licensed or eligible to undertake insurance business. The licences and eligibility relate to direct insurance - reinsurance business can be undertaken in these and many other territories.                 

The table reflects the general position in the country concerned and does not necessarily cover all classes of business.                 


1 France and its overseas departments, territories and territorial collectives.  

3 Through Lloyd's Japan Inc. only.

4 Lloyd's is an eligible surplus lines insurer in all US jurisdictions except for Kentucky and the USVI. Lloyd's is licensed in Illinois, Kentucky and the USVI. Lloyd's is an accredited reinsurer in all US states.

5 Lloyd's is authorised to write both licensed and surplus lines business in Illinois.

6 Lloyd's cannot do business on a surplus lines basis from Kentucky.

7 Lloyd's cannot do business on a surplus lines basis from USVI.


Reinsurance business

Lloyd's is specifically registered or licensed to write reinsurance business in the following territories:                


Life business

Lloyd's is licensed or eligible to write life insurance in the following territories listed below:

Antigua

Austria
Bahamas
Belgium
British Virgin Islands
Bulgaria
Cayman Islands
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greneda
Guadeloupe
Hong Kong SAR
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy


For more detailed information about Lloyd's licensing position please contact:                

Lloyd's on +44 (0)20 7327 6677 and by email at LITA@lloyds.com                 

Last updated on 08 May 2008