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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From BBC • May 21, 2026

The vessel was in the Gulf of Oman—a common trans-shipment point for Iranian oil—and spoofing its signal from April 14 to 16, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence analyst Bridget Diakun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Morgan wrote in a Tuesday note that the blockade wasn’t keeping shadow vessels from bypassing the blockade, citing a report from Lloyd’s List Intelligence.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier