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

Nicola, a poisons information specialist, had received her paddleboard for her 40th birthday just weeks earlier and had been excited about going on the trip run by Lloyd's company, Salty Dog Co Ltd.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Richard Meade, of Lloyd’s List Intelligence, said some owners of sanctioned vessels would like to scrap the ships.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The Euphoria later resumed sailing toward the Gulf of Oman, according to Lloyd’s List.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Shipping industry intelligence site Lloyd's List reported that more than 20 Iranian so-called "shadow vessels", had transited past the US blockade.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

“Gee, Russell,” came Lloyd’s voice, also from the door, “what did you want to blow the place up for?”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck