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

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 said the pair breached compliance rules by not disclosing their relationship but found no conclusive evidence they had a romantic relationship while at Lloyd's.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

A probe found former Lloyd's of London CEO John Neal failed to ensure whistleblower complaints about his relationship were handled appropriately.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

Lloyd's of London's former boss's close relationship with another director breached compliance rules, the insurance market has said after an internal investigation.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Every thing depended upon the looks of the horses, and the state of Colonel Lloyd’s own mind when his horses were brought to him for use.

From "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass