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Is Lloyd’s of London the world’s oldest podshop?

Written by Insurance Nerds Editorial Team | Jun 17, 2026 6:38:58 AM

Lloyd’s of London: A Unique Insurance Institution

A recent article questions whether Lloyd’s of London can be considered the world’s oldest “podshop,” a term not explicitly defined in the source. While the source text does not confirm this assertion, it notes that Lloyd’s has some similarities to the concept. Further details about these similarities or unique characteristics of Lloyd’s of London are not provided in the source.

Original Source: https://www.ft.com/content/ae60efcc-863e-4e0c-8805-26457f8d299e