About Lloyd's

Lloyd's is the world’s leading specialist insurance and reinsurance market.

Lloyd’s reputation is founded on its 300 year history, its flexibility and unrivalled expertise of its underwriters. The market’s unique structure means that clients encounter a flexible and responsive approach.

As at 31 December 2009 83 businesses operate in Lloyd's, each with its own specialities and areas of expertise. Together they interact with thousands of brokers daily to create insurance solutions for businesses around the world. Lloyd's, as at 31 December 2009,  insures 96% of FTSE 100 and 87% of Dow Jones Industrial Average companies. Lloyd’s capital base is diverse and today 85% of Lloyd’s capital comes from corporate bodies – primarily the international insurance industry. 

Lloyd's enjoys strong financial security and every policy is supported by an A (Excellent) rating from the rating agency A.M.Best and an A+ (Strong) from Standard & Poor's and A+ (strong) rating from Fitch Ratings.

Lloyd's is regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

For historical information of Lloyd's please follow this link www.lloyds.com/history 

For Lloyd's current ratings from A.M.Best and Standard & Poor's please follow this link www.lloyds.com/ratings 

For Lloyd's publications please follow this link www.lloyds.com 

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