Welcome to Lloyd's in South Africa

Our story in South Africa 

Supporting the South African insurance industry for nearly 20 years.

With a nationwide coverholder model and strong support from our broker distribution network, Lloyd’s underwriters are amongst the largest commercial insurers and reinsurers in the country. Our customers are the businesses and entrepreneurs who drive and serve the South African economy and they come to Lloyd’s to access the scale, diversity and financial strength of our specialist insurance and reinsurance market.

Lloyd’s provides tailored insurance and reinsurance solutions for a variety of risks including Property, Transportation, Marine, Aviation, Liability and Financial lines.

The depth of expertise and breadth of products sets the Lloyd’s market apart. Customers have access to the combined scale, expertise and capacity of an entire market, not just a single insurance company.

As our world is reshaped by economic, environmental, geopolitical and technological shifts, the breadth, depth and responsiveness of the Lloyd’s market gives South African businesses the confidence to move forward in the face of uncertainty.

Our work in the community

Lloyd’s is committed to improving lives and building resilience in the local community. Through the Lloyd’s Together program we support local communities with projects that focus on education and employability, environment and sustainability, social welfare and health and disaster preparedness and relief.

In South Africa, Lloyd’s aims to support our key stakeholders and distribution partners, through various thought leadership and sponsored events in association with key industry bodies.

The Lloyd’s market champions diversity and is leading the field in encouraging open, inclusive cultures across our industry.

Read more about diversity and inclusion at Lloyd’s.

Our Solutions 

The South African market is the largest source of revenue for Lloyd's on the African continent.

Lloyd’s business in South Africa by location of policyholder/country of origin -

Gross signed premium by Lloyd’s 10 classes of business:

Property, Casualty and Marine accounts to 74% of the total Lloyd’s business in South Africa.

Local market:

2017 Gross written premium: USD 9,343 m (Latest actual year)

Key growing classes are Property, Motor and Liability in the local market accounting to 84% of the total market.

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The Lloyd’s team in Johannesburg, South Africa plays an important role in the promotion and management of Lloyd’s brand as well as the regulatory and compliance requirements for Lloyd’s in the South African market.

Please note: The Lloyd's South African office does not underwrite, quote or issue insurance policies. If you have a question about your Lloyd’s policy, please contact your insurance broker.