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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

Bulker stocks surge

Shares of TBS, FreeSeas and Excel Maritime shift into high gear as market reacts to BDI bump.

Star tied to scrap deal

Brokers link Oslo-listed shipowner to $6m transaction involving Napier and Nelson Star.

ORIG deal jumpstarts DRYS

Shares of Nasdaq-listed owner surge nearly 10% as investors react to offshore division’s juicy drilling contract.

Baltic’s losing run snapped

After 33 sessions in reverse the BDI finally showed signs of progress today with a single point gain.

'Suspicious' tanker seized

Namibian officials question crew of idled Nigerian chemical tanker about disabled AIS after weeks at anchor.

Cammell pleads guilty

UK shipyard admits safety breach after worked crushed in forklift accident in 2010.

ORIG in the money

George Economou says $653m drilling contract is a testament to demand for harsh weather ultra-deepwater rigs.

DNB predicts offshore boom

Stronger utilisation points towards a golden period for Asian offshore support vessel owners, says Norwegian bank.

PACD joins bond rush

New York and Oslo-traded drillship owner unveils plot to print $300m worth of notes as cash hunt continues.

Western India worker killed

Mormugao shiprepairer dies in drydock after iron rod hit him in the head.

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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