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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Welcome to London Special Risks

We are a 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.

As an Edge Group Company, London Special Risks Ltd today conducts its specialist business throughout the World through working partnerships with local brokers and through our own and associate companies in London, Bergen, Oslo, Hamburg, Singapore and Seoul.

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

DryShips sells newbuildings

George Economou said DryShips is in talks with banks to cut debt payments after it sold off a quartet of newbuildings.

Italy looks beyond Solas

Diana dividend secured

The threat of a dividend cut at Diana Containerships has been taken off the table for the near term after a pair of liquidity moves, an analyst said today.

Schettino sent for trial

Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has been committed for trial on multiple manslaughter charges in Italy.

Reef re-route

Australia is asking ships to stay at least two miles from the edge of a protected stretch of coral.

Teekay signs with Statoil

Teekay Offshore Partners has agreed a three-year charter contract with Statoil for a floating storage and offloading unit (FSO).

Baltic aims for $20m

Peter Georgiopoulos-backed Baltic Trading is aiming to raise $20m through its share sale.

Private equity in at Konig

Two US private equity firms have come to the rescue of cash-strapped German KG house, Konig & Cie.

Diana falls into the red

Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has fallen to a first-quarter loss as rates plunged.

Empress revived

A former Majestic America Line (MAL) cruise vessel is back in business after being bought by American Queen Steamboat Co.
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Hull & Machinery

Hull & Machinery

We have extensive experience in the placing of cover for all types of commercial vessels on behalf of shipping companies of every description throughout the world.

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Financial Risks

Financial Risks

Our Financial Risks specialists are recognised market leaders in providing advice on and in arranging cover in respect of a wide range of financial risks.

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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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Mortgagees Cover

Mortgagees 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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