JLT Group
Ex-JLT property brokers join Miller
Two former JLT property specialists have left the firm to join Miller.
New players in solicitors' professional indemnity market dampen down rates
New entrants to the solicitors' professional indemnity insurance market have kept rates competitively low for this year's 1 October renewal deadline, according to brokers.
JLT is "well run" and "fully valued"
JLT's share price is now "fully valued" having risen 19% in the past 12 months, according to Panmure Gordon.
Top five Asian stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Howorth to replace Merritt as CEO of JLT Asia
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has appointed Duncan Howorth as chief executive of JLT Asia with effect from 1 January 2013.
Marsh appoints global upstream and midstream energy head
The broking giant has appointed Lloyd and Partners' Richard Higgins to the new role of global upstream and midstream energy leader.
Marsh issues solicitors' PI cover warning
Marsh has urged law firms to carefully consider their length of professional indemnity policies during the October renewal with a future influx of market entrants likely to drive down rates.
JLT Re plans continued expansion in Asia
JLT Reinsurance Brokers is continuing expansion of its operations in Asia with a particular focus on China.
Market moves: Markel, Canopius and Aon lead the way
Axa was in the recruitment spotlight once again, after making a further reshuffle of its senior management, and the week belonged to insurers.
Markel UK recruits broker manager from Chartis
Markel International has appointed Julia Churchill as broker development manager for the southern region.
Lorica makes senior hires as recruitment drive continues apace
Lorica has unveiled a string of appointments this afternoon, including a branch director for its newly opened Leeds operation.
Howden buys Indonesian broker
Howden Broking Group has acquired Accette Insurance Group's Indonesian operation, PT Accette Brokers Asuransi, in a bid to to capitalise on a growing affluent community and low insurance penetration in the country.
JLT sells 20% stake in South African unit to investment management company
JLT has sold a 20% stake in its JLT South Africa subsidiary to Thebe Investment Corporation for £164 842 as part of a strategic long-term agreement between the businesses.
JLT and Aviva team up on professional indemnity service
JLT Specialty has launched a two to three partner professional indemnity insurance service through an exclusive new arrangement with Aviva.
Olympics: A golden opportunity
The Olympic Games are now well underway, with top athletes and millions of tourists now in the UK. But are businesses able to reap the benefits? Or are the problems associated with such an influx unbeatable?
JLT enjoys revenue boost in broking as economy afflicts underwriting
Jardine Lloyd Thompson's risk and insurance business generated revenue growth of 8% to £331.6m, while trading profit increased to £80.3m (H1 2011: £70.4m) in the first half of 2012.
JLT bolsters board with new executive hires
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Mike Reynolds as finance director and James Twining as group commercial director.
JLT buoyed by growth in Asia and Latin America as revenue jumps 7% to £441.7m
International broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group this morning reported total revenue was up 7% to £441.7m in the first six months of 2012 and an 11% rise in profit before tax to £85.1m. Underlying PBT increased 12% to £89.4m.
JLT profit grows 11% as UK economy woes stall Thistle growth
Revenue at Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group grew 7% in the first six months of 2012 to £441.7m, including a 6.3% increase in revenue generated from organic growth, compared with the same period in 2011.
Olympics: Claims from the games
Terrorism, adverse weather and the outbreak of disease could all cause the cancellation of the Olympics. But could the industry cope if the Games were canned?
Webinar: Containing the contagion - watch on demand now
The 2011 film Contagion made for some pretty scary viewing as a virus spread across the world wiping out the population.
JLT and Am Trust Europe join forces to offer PI service
Broker JLT has launched a professional indemnity insurance service for sole practitioners through an exclusive relationship with insurer Am Trust Europe.
JLT and Am Trust offer sole practitioners PI choice for law firms
Law firms suffer from of lack of choice for professional indemnity insurance, according to JLT, which has launched a sole practitioners PI practice with Am Trust.
Xactium lures senior talent to expand broker base
Xactium, the governance, risk and compliance solutions provider, has hired two new senior executives as the firm builds its team to manage an uplift in demand.