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

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Lloyd's

"The case carries implications far beyond the fate of a single ship, its cargo or its master," David Hammond, of Human Rights at Sea International, wrote in an analysis for Lloyd's List Intelligence.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

There was his bond with trumpeter Booker Little, his high-school best friend who died at 23 in 1961, and whose searching spirit and disciplined musicianship profoundly affected Mr. Lloyd’s approach.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Ships that used this route had to pay a substantial fee, according to maritime data company Lloyd's List Intelligence, which came up with the nickname.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Lloyd's history as a City institution stretches back well over 300 years, with its first recorded mention appearing in 1688.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

That would be the harbour-master from Kerrith, and the Lloyd’s agent with him.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier