Glossary

Glossary of insurance related terms used by Lloyd's and market participants. The following definitions are intended for general guidance. They do not override or qualify any definition that appears in any Lloyd’s byelaw or regulation, in any contract or in any other document.

An asterisk indicates that there is a legal definition of the relevant term in the Lloyd’s Definitions Byelaw. It should be noted that other byelaws may have legal definitions of terms that do not appear in the Definitions Byelaw. Copies of Lloyd’s byelaws may be found here. 

Jewellers block policy

A form of property insurance that is provided to jewellers.

Jurisdiction clause

A clause in an insurance or reinsurance contract which states to which territory’s courts any contractual dispute shall be referred for resolution.

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