JLT Group
View from the Top: What business are you in?
In my studies, the organisation often held up as being a model for having clarity of vision is Walt Disney. Its mission, “to make people happy”, captures its customer focus, purpose, culture and has been a guide for years about what the company should…
Market Moves: Douetil and Plumeri re-emerge as brokers make moves in the recruitment space
This week saw the return of former Brit boss Dane Douetil at broker BMS, as well as Joe Plumeri taking on his first job since exiting Willis. It was brokers leading the way in the wider recruitment space, with Higos and JLT among the movers and shakers…
Double appointment for JLT Nottingham
JLT Specialty has made two appointments to its team in Nottingham.
Guernsey issues licences to 46 international insurers in first half of 2013
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission licensed 46 international insurers in the first half of 2013.
Asia boosts JLT's profits
Broker JLT posted total revenues up 10% to £487.2m ($740m) for the first six months of 2013, boosted by strong organic revenue growth of 7%.
Job cuts not primary source of savings drive claims JLT
Jardine Lloyd Thompson senior executives have denied that the predicted £12m annual savings from its business transformation programme will come primarily from job cuts.
JLT's H1 revenue rises 10% after strong organic growth
Broker JLT posted total revenues up 10% to £487.2m for the first six months of 2013, boosted by strong organic revenue growth of 7%.
Insurance veteran Keith Fenwick to chair equity firm
Keith Fenwick has been appointed chair of Fusion AI Partners’ advisory board.
JLT Insurance Management strengthens board
Guernsey-based JLT Insurance Management has appointed Shaun Le Prevost to the board of the company with immediate effect.
AJG swoops for JLT Europe chair Wade
Arthur J Gallagher has recruited Jardine Lloyd Thompson’s former European chairman and group general counsel to lead international growth.
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Solicitors offered unrated insurer carriers despite solvency concerns
Déja vu as Balva-like unrated carriers on brink of taking market.
Law Society’s motive behind new PI scheme called into question
Brokers doubtful scheme will mitigate threat posed by unrated insurers.
Construction: Unfinished business
While the construction sector is enduring a difficult period due to the economic downturn, insurers are optimistic that, with several major projects underway and in the pipeline, there are still opportunities in the market
JLT Speciality extends PI relationship with AmTrust Europe
JLT Specialty and AmTrust Europe have renewed and extended their professional indemnity relationship offering both sole traders and partner firms PI cover for the 2013 renewals.
JLT Asia boss joins Miller
The chief executive of JLT Specialty Asia is joining Miller as its new head of Asia with effect from 1 September.
Miller poaches Asia head from JLT Specialty
Miller has appointed Simon Weaver as head of Asia with effect from 1 September.
International: Lost in the long grass
Will the final form of Solvency II – designed to harmonise capital adequacy across the continent – look anything like it was initially intended? And when, if ever, will it emerge?
Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity: Domino effect
As solicitors and the wider industry prepare for the fallout from the Balva scandal, predictions suggest some firms could fall onto the breadline. Are they right?
Europe: Capital crisis
Solvency II - designed to harmonise capital adequacy across the continent - could be in danger of being kicked into the long grass. Edmund Tirbutt explains.
JLT acquires in Indonesia
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has acquired two businesses in Indonesia which will help its employee benefits offering.
Winter Olympics: There’s no business like snow business
With preparations well underway for February’s 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, are the organisers prepared for the risk of the Games?
Balva policyholders warned to seek alternative cover before renewals
JLT Specialty has warned law firms insured by Balva to take swift action or risk being left in the lurch at renewals.
JLT: Balva-insured solicitors must act now
JLT Specialty has urged solicitors that are insured by Latvian insurer Balva to take action now, warning firms that wait until October to switch insurer are likely to face higher insurance premiums.