Lloyd's Coffee House and the development of marine insurance in London (1688–1760)

1. First recorded mention of Lloyd’s Coffee House

   Jan 1, 1688Labels: Lloyd s, Edward Lloyd

   • Lloyd s History
   • Britannica

2. Lloyd’s relocates to Lombard Street

   Dec 1, 1691Labels: Lombard Street, Lloyd s

   • Lloyd s History
   • Wiki Coffeehouse

3. Lloyd publishes Lloyd’s News shipping paper

   Sep 1, 1696Labels: Lloyd s, Edward Lloyd

   • LR History
   • Folger Catalog

4. Edward Lloyd dies; the meeting place continues

   Feb 15, 1713Labels: Edward Lloyd, Lloyd s

   • Britannica
   • Wiki Edward Lloyd

5. Parliament charters two corporate marine insurers

   Jun 11, 1720Labels: London Assurance, Royal Exchange

   • Bubble Act
   • Royal Exchange

6. Lloyd’s List begins as regular shipping intelligence

   Jan 1, 1734Labels: Lloyd s

   • Lloyd s List
   • Britannica

7. Marine Insurance Act targets wagering-style policies

   Aug 12, 1746Labels: Marine Insurance, British shipping

   • Marine Act
   • UK Legislation

8. Register Society forms to assess ship quality

   Jan 1, 1760Labels: Register Society, underwriters

   • LR History
   • AIM25 Archive

9. Marine insurance shifts from coffee-house to institutions

   Jan 1, 1760Labels: Lloyd s, marine insurance

   • Britannica
   • Lloyd s History

10. First Register of Ships (the “Green Book”) printed

    Jan 1, 1764Labels: Register of, Green Book

    • AIM25 Archive
    • Wiki LR

11. Underwriters break away to form New Lloyd’s

    Mar 21, 1769Labels: New Lloyd, underwriters

    • Lloyd s History
    • LR History

12. Old Lloyd’s declines as New Lloyd’s gains authority

    Jan 1, 1771Labels: Old Lloyd, New Lloyd

    • Lloyd s History
    • LR History