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This film tells the fascinating story of specialist marine insurance broker, London Special Risks Ltd (LSR) and its owner, David Edwards.

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Welcome to London Special Risks

We are an independent Lloyd's marine insurance broker specialising in all forms of insurance and reinsurance appropriate to the broad spectrum of companies involved in the marine , transportation and offshore industries.

Among our clients are some of the world's leading ship operators, ship builders, commodity traders, banks, insurance companies and mutual associations.

We are especially comfortable dealing with any company where a vital part of the business is providing a high calibre service through personal care and commitment.

The company today conducts its specialist business through offices and relationships in the United Kingdom, Europe, Scandinavia, The Americas and Asia.

We are an Accredited Lloyd's Broker and a member of the London Market Insurance Brokers' Committee of the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA).

Our clients can look forward to receiving a professional service delivered with flair and enthusiasm.

To find out more about us please click on the appropriate links.

LATEST NEWS

BM Shipping tied to torch

Insolvent Italian bulker operator nears market exit as six vintage vessels sail to the scrap pile, brokers say.

‘Rocket ship’ bashes bridge

Foss Maritime and US Coast Guard call in T&T Bisso following Tennessee River wreck.

Fairstar Heavy raises more

Dutch heavy lift owner pockets $11m from another private placement in Oslo.

Brittany eyes break-even

French ferry operator tipped for 2011 loss, but chairman says it is heading away from trouble.

Tanker tonic for Platou swoop

Peter Anker and Richard Fulford-Smith share their thoughts on potential takeover of ACM.

Tandanor eyes offshore work

State-owned Argentinean plant teams up with construction companies to target Petrobras FPSO business.

Havila sees strong finish

Njal Saevik-led offshore vessel owner reports a better final quarter and ties down PSV quartet.

DNB confirms BLT exposure

Norwegian bank says portfolio still solid despite Indonesian tanker owner's freeze on payments.

Platou in for ACM

Peter Anker-headed broker is readying a takeover bid for Johnny Plumbe-led shop.

"A kick in the guts"

Australian union slams BlueScope's decision to offload upgraded veteran freight ro-ro.

About LSR

About LSR

As our name suggests London Special Risks (LSR) was founded in 1990 at the heart of the World's marine insurance market.

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Stevedores Liability

Stevedores Liability

London Special Risks act as Marine insurance brokers for Stevedoring and Warehousemen's cover.

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Marine Liabilities

Marine Liabilities

Our Marine liabilities team has a wide range of experience in dealing with marine insurance for clients with a variety of exposures in the marine sector.

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Mortgages Cover

Mortgages Cover

London Special Risks is well established in the marine and finance sectors. Read more about our Marine insurance mortgagees cover.

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