JLT Group
London broker association shakes up board
The London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association (Liiba) has made several appointments to its board.
Ex Footman James boss to lead JLT’s MGA
Former Footman James boss Paul Matthews has been recruited as CEO of JLT-owned Thistle Insurance Services.
JLT delivers good revenue and profit growth for 2011
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) has followed the trend of positive financial results in the insurance market with a 13% hike in profits before tax to £147.6m for 2011.
Thistle appoints new CEO
James Twining has been appointed chief executive officer of JLT-owned managing general agent (MGA) Thistle Insurance.
JLT opens new Reading office
JLT has announced it is opening a new regional office in Reading.
Ex-Towergate MD to open JLT office
Two former Towergate employees are to open a new JLT Speciality (JLTS) office in Nottingham.
JLT snaps up Irish broker
Jardine Lloyd Thompson’s (JLT) Irish arm has acquired FBD Insurance Brokers, an insurance broker based in Ireland in a deal worth up to €8.5m (£7.1m).
Powerplace director put on gardening leave
Powerplace and its sales and marketing director have parted company, Insurance Age can reveal.
Marsh unveils Norwich leader
Marsh has appointed Keith Fenwick to lead the broker's Norwich office, its largest UK branch outside of London.
Axa denies reports it will take Bluefin in-house
Axa has refuted claims, published in the Sunday Telegraph, that it plans to take the general insurance broking segment of Bluefin in-house.
JLT says rating environment remains weak
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT) has reported trading performance in line with expectations for the period 1 July to 7 November.
Jardine Matheson increases JLT stake to 40%
Jardine Matheson’s bid for a 10% increase in its shareholding of JLT has won both shareholder and regulatory support.
Axa adds to commercial lines senior team
Axa Commercial Lines has made three senior appointments and promised to bring new products to market.
Jardine Matheson increases JLT stake
Broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson has said its London-listed, Bermuda registered, Chinese founded backer Jardine Matheson is to take an extra 10% of the company for £166.27m.
Lorica hires for growth
Lorica Insurance Brokers has announced a number of new hires across its UK branch network.
Solicitors' PI renewal season expected to be tough
The 2011 renewal for solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) cover could be a hard one for many with deteriorating claims and insurers underwriting at a macro level.
JLT not for sale, blasts Burke
Dominic Burke, chief executive officer at JLT, has moved to quash market rumours that JLT could be purchased, by anyone.
Burke predicts interim profits at Thistle in 2012
Chief executive of JLT, Dominic Burke, has predicted that Thistle Insurance will beat its 2010 full year trading profit of £4.8m this year.
JLT thrives as Thistle struggles to produce profit
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT) has announced a 9% growth in both revenue and profit before tax for the six months to 30 June 2011.
Aon makes three internal appointments to Risk Solutions business
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed three new insurer relationship managers for Aon GRIP Solutions in the UK.
Post Europe relaunches with dedicated site as Insurance Insight
Post’s European coverage has launched with its own dedicated website, Insurance Insight, which aims to be a one-stop-shop for European insurance news.
Lorica raids rival brokers for key hires
Lorica Insurance Brokers has signalled its intention to accelerate business growth this year with six new hires.
Aspen makes new senior appointment
Aspen Insurance has appointed a new manager of distribution and business development in the UK.
JLT targets landlords with online offering
JLT Specialty (JLT) has launched an online quote and bind facility for property owners' risks aimed primarily at the broker sector.