Lloyd’s of London 101: An Introduction to the World’s Leading Insurance Marketplace

Length: 2 hours  |  Format: In-person  |  Fee: Free  |  Course Date:  TBD | Location: TBD | Timing: TBD

Course Overview

Curious about Lloyd’s of London and how it fits into the global insurance industry? Join us for an engaging introduction to the world’s leading specialty insurance marketplace. This educational session will provide an overview of Lloyd’s history, marketplace structure, global reach, financial strength, and innovative approach to underwriting complex risks. Attendees will also gain insight into the Lloyd’s Lab and how innovation continues to shape the future of insurance. Whether you’re new to the surplus lines industry or looking to expand your knowledge, this class offers a valuable foundation and an opportunity to network with industry professionals.

Who This Course is For

  • New and early-career surplus lines professionals building a foundation in the global specialty market

  • Experienced brokers and underwriters looking to deepen their working knowledge of Lloyd’s

  • Standard lines professionals moving into or adjacent to E&S who want to understand the market behind the products

  • Anyone curious about how Lloyd’s works and where it fits in the global insurance landscape

What You’ll Learn

  • The history of Lloyd’s of London and how the marketplace is structured today

  • Lloyd’s global reach, financial strength, and approach to underwriting complex and specialty risks

  • How Lloyd’s fits into the broader global insurance ecosystem

  • The Lloyd’s Lab and how innovation is shaping the future of the market

  • Practical insight from a Lloyd’s Market Development Executive working inside the market every day

Instruction & Format

This 2-hour session is led by Megan Smalter, CPCU, RPLU, Market Development Executive at Lloyd’s of London, and provides an engaging introduction to the world’s leading specialty insurance marketplace, covering Lloyd’s history, market structure, global reach, financial strength, and innovative approach to underwriting complex risks.