Following the Chevallier D’Eon event earlier this year, our market briefing will explore how historical politics and events shaped the formation of the globally successful and inclusive Lloyd’s market that we know today.

Over the centuries, the City of London has survived plague, fire and conflicts, growing to into one of the oldest and most respected city trading locations in the world. Globally, it remains a unique meeting place for entrepreneurs, ideas and talent.

Throughout its history, commerce and creativity have thrived in the City of London and non-more so than the insurance industry. From humble beginnings over 300 yrs ago in a coffee shop to the global enterprise that we know today, Lloyd’s and the insurance market supports productiveness, culture and a sense of community. With an environment of mixed gender, social and educational backgrounds, the gradual rebalancing of opportunities and competitive advantages with a future of limitless expectation for all, has never been so promising.

But how did this modern and respected of markets as we know it today, evolve? The significance relating to one policy of betting on the sex of noted figure in international politics, high society and popular culture, Chavellier D’Eon was pivotal in a change to the law of trading.

This market briefing will discuss the formation of the Lloyd’s that we know today and explore how the change within the market culture encapsulating diversity and inclusion, has been momentous in the way that recruitment, retention and business is conducted in the present day.

The speakers will discuss their connection and interest to the story of a Lloyd’s of London icon and its impact on the structure of the insurance market we know today.