Atradius Syndicate 1864 at Lloyd’s

Credit insurance solutions structured to support regulatory capital requirements for banks and financial institutions

Financial institutions need solutions backed by strong, internationally recognised financial security to support regulatory and counterparty risk requirements. That’s why Atradius has expanded its support through the creation of Atradius Syndicate 1864 at Lloyd’s.

The syndicate provides access to the strength of Lloyd’s international licensing network and its AA‑ financial rating, combined with our underwriting and servicing expertise. This ensures high‑quality, specialist risk assessment, portfolio management and claims handling.

Through Syndicate 1864, we offer trade credit insurance solutions structured to support regulatory capital requirements for banks and financial institutions. These include coverage for trade receivables portfolios as well as single situations cover for individual obligors, contracts, or structured transactions. These solutions are currently available in the UK, Switzerland and the EEA.

Why Lloyd’s

Lloyd’s is the world’s leading marketplace for specialist (re)insurance. It is recognised for its strong governance, consistent operating framework and extensive international licensing network.

Insurance business at Lloyd’s is written through syndicates, groups of capital providers that underwrite risks on a several‑liability basis within the Lloyd’s market. 

This model makes Lloyd’s an effective platform for institutions requiring reliable cross‑border execution or solutions that meet specific regulatory and counterparty risk requirements.

How Atradius operates at Lloyd’s

Syndicate 1864 takes its number from the founding year of our parent company, GCO, reflecting our deep roots in the insurance sector and our long‑standing commitment to stability, expertise and service to our clients. 

Atradius operates at Lloyd’s through a turnkey arrangement with Polo Managing Agency, allowing our syndicate to participate in the market while all underwriting, servicing and claims activities are carried out by experienced Atradius teams.

Why choose Atradius at Lloyd’s

• Solutions designed to support regulatory capital optimisation for portfolios, individual obligors and structured transactions
• Access to Lloyd’s AA‑ financial strength rating where required
• Cross‑border execution enabled by Lloyd’s global licensing network
• Atradius underwriting, servicing and claims expertise, with policies issued on Lloyd’s paper
• Availability across the UK, Switzerland and the EEA

How to engage

We assess each case with clients and brokers to select the issuance route that best fits regulatory, structural and jurisdictional needs.

Direct contact: syndicate1864@atradius.com