About Lloyd’s
The world's specialist insurance and reinsurance market
With expertise earned over centuries, Lloyd’s is the foundation of the insurance industry and the future of it. Led by expert underwriters and brokers in more than 200 territories, the Lloyd’s market develops the essential, complex and critical insurance needed to underwrite human progress.
Backed by diverse global capital and excellent financial ratings, Lloyd’s works with a global network of over 4000 insurance professionals to grow the insured world – building resilience for businesses and local communities and strengthening economic growth around the world.
From start-ups to small and medium-sized enterprises, national governments and multinational corporations, our customers rely on the specialism, strength and security of the Lloyd’s market to help them protect what matters most.
Our marketplace
Our purpose
Everything we do is underpinned by one unifying purpose: sharing risk to create a braver world.
What we insure
Lloyd’s can develop tailor-made policies for every customer in every sector and covers more than 60 lines of insurance and reinsurance.
Claims at Lloyd's
When you make a claim at Lloyd’s, you benefit from unparalleled strength, trusted security, exceptional service and high standards you can rely on.
History
From its beginnings in a coffee house in 1688, Lloyd’s has been a pioneer in insurance and has grown over 330 years to become the world’s leading market for specialist insurance.
Future at Lloyd’s
Lloyd’s is building the world’s most technologically advanced insurance marketplace, providing customers with the widest range of risk solutions and services to help them face these new risks with confidence.
ESG strategy & responsible business approach
Lloyd's responsible business approach underpins our core mission, which is to support global economic growth, enable human progress, and help nations, businesses and communities recover post disaster by paying claims.
Media centre
Explore our press releases, read our key facts and figures, download copyright free images, and find contact details for the media relations team in the Lloyd’s media centre.
Investor relations
Find information on Lloyd’s financial performance and financial strength ratings.
Future of the Underwriting Room
As our ways of working change we are on a once-in-a-generation journey to redesign the iconic Underwriting Room and supporting spaces in the Lloyd’s building.
Our people & culture
Culture
Creating an inclusive marketplace is a priority for us. We are determined to create a working environment at Lloyd’s where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.
Diversity & inclusion
The Corporation and the market work in partnership to embrace and embed diversity & inclusion by widening perspectives, sharing best practice and guiding successful engagement.
Working with Lloyd’s
Lloyd’s Pulse Survey
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