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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent

Lloyd’s of London issues £1m fine over firm’s bullying and ‘boys’ night out’

The Lloyd's of London building is reflected in a window in the City of London financial district.
Lloyd’s has issued the largest fine in its 336-year history. Photograph: Simon Dawson/Reuters

The insurance market Lloyd’s of London has issued the largest fine in its 336-year history after a member firm mishandled a bullying and harassment case and hosted an inappropriate “boys’ night out” event for staff.

Lloyd’s announced on Wednesday that it had fined Atrium Underwriters more than £1m due to “serious failures” by the firm, which was shown to have tolerated discrimination, harassment and bullying over a number of years.

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