Lloyd's

[loidz]

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.

Lloyd's

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lloyd's¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lloyd's¹

C17: named after Edward Lloyd (died ?1726) at whose coffee house in London the underwriters originally carried on their business

Example Sentences

He stars in Tony-winning theater director Jamie Lloyd’s production alongside friend and “Bill & Ted” franchise co-star Alex Winter.

From Los Angeles Times

The 1975 final, won by Clive Lloyd's West Indians, provided one of Bird's most famous stories.

From BBC

A few gorgeous floral stencils, small sculptures and a stained glass window remain from Lloyd’s work in the auditorium of the former South Pasadena elementary school, which closed to students in 1979.

From Los Angeles Times

Rhona Lloyd's double, either side of Loraini Senivutu's score for Fiji, saw the Scots go in 17-5 up at the break.

From BBC

But Lloyd’s backers maintain his dogged pursuit of the truth is why he has been entrusted with some of the department’s most politically sensitive and potentially embarrassing cases.

From Los Angeles Times