Lloyd's

American  

[loidz] / lɔɪdz /

noun

1. an association of independent English insurance underwriters, founded in London about 1688, originally engaged in underwriting only marine risks but now also issuing policies on almost every type of insurance.

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Lloyd's British  

/ lɔɪdz /

noun

1. an association of London underwriters, set up in the late 17th century. Originally concerned exclusively with marine insurance and a shipping information service, it now subscribes a variety of insurance policies and publishes a daily list ( Lloyd's List ) of shipping data and news

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Etymology

Origin of Lloyd's

Named after Edward Lloyd, 17th-century owner of a London coffeehouse that was frequented by insurers against sea risk

Example Sentences

But as Iran exerts gatekeeping power, analysts at Lloyd’s List Intelligence say vessels are now transiting a channel between Larak and Qeshm, and hugging the Iranian coast as they head to open seas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Iran maintained what Lloyd’s List Intelligence called a tollbooth regime over the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic efforts didn’t generate any tangible results.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Lloyd's List said at least nine ships had passed through an apparently Iranian-approved "corridor" close to Larak Island near Iran's coastline for vetting by its authorities.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Cichen Shen, Asia Pacific editor at Lloyd's List, said there were indications online that Chinese authorities were working on "some sort of exit plan" for their big tankers stuck in the region.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

A whimper rose from behind Lloyd’s pillow, and maybe mine.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck