Squeezed by inflation and rising geopolitical tensions, Lloyd’s reported a drop in its half-year bottom line. Nowhere was this global turbulence more acute than in the marine sector, which faced severe pressure at the height of the US war with Iran.

Lloyd's of London faces £1.4B in losses as the US-Iran conflict blockades the Strait of Hormuz and marine insurance claims hit $3B.

Underwriters at Lloyd's of London provide cover for risks across the globe, from shipping and terrorism to fine art and racehorses.