Underwriting room at Lloyd’s reopens

Lloyd’s underwriting room has reopened for face-to-face trading after being closed for 10 weeks for refurbishment.

The underwriting room and Galleries One and Two were closed from July 10 to September 17. Gallery Three and the rest of Lloyd’s of London’s iconic building remained open during that time.

In an update, the century-old insurance market said: “The ground floor and Galleries One and Two have reopened, and we have welcomed 13 additional agents to manage the ground floor of the underwriting room. Our popular tours will start again from September 25.

“We want to thank everyone for their support during the summer renovation, and we look forward to having you back in the room.”

Lloyd’s Market Association chief executive Sheila Cameron said in a statement sent to Insurance Business: “Lloyd’s Market Association is particularly proud to be working with Lloyd’s to modernize this historic London industry as it reopens and unveils a refurbished underwriting room.

“For hundreds of years, the underwriting room has been the heart of the market, and this revitalized trading floor reflects the sector’s dedication to preserving tradition and embracing the future.

“As the floor reopens, we know the global insurance community will leverage this space and continue to build a more resilient, connected, and sustainable future.”

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