Historians uncover more questions for insurers over their role in the slave trade

The UK government is currently debating the possibility of issuing a formal apology for Britain’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. However, Lloyd’s of London, the historic insurance market, expressed its regret six years ago. It apologized for the significant part it played in the trafficking of enslaved people and the immense suffering caused. In acknowledgment of this, Lloyd’s has placed a commemorative plaque at its headquarters in London.

Subsequent to this admission, a notable research initiative was undertaken in partnership with Johns Hopkins University in the United States. Scholars Alexandre White and Pyar Seth delved into Lloyd’s archives to uncover the extent of the insurance industry’s role