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Lloyd's is the world's leading insurance market providing specialist insurance services to businesses in over 200* countries and territories. In 2008, 75** syndicates are underwriting insurance at Lloyd's.

Use our section on insurance for beginners if you are new to the industry and understand the way the market works and how risks are placed.

Find out how Lloyd’s is run, with information about the Council of Lloyd’s, the Lloyd’s Franchise Board and the key people at Lloyd’s.


Learn about the various buildings that Lloyd's has occupied since 1688. Plus, view images of our current premises in the striking post-modern building at One Lime Street.

From supporting the East London community to minimising our environmental impact, Lloyd's is committed to corporate responsibility.


Lloyd’s vision and strategy is set out in its Three-Year Plan.


* Source: Lloyd's Worldwide Markets, 2007
** Including SPS and RITC syndicates. Source: Lloyd's Members' Services Unit, January 2008
Last updated on 30 Jan 2009