3rd March, 2014, Philadelphia: JLT Towers Re, a leading broker in the public entity pool market, is pleased to announce the appointment of Embry Nichols as Vice President of JLT Towers Re Public Entity Practice, as the business continues to expand.

Mike Waterman, Public Entity Practice Group Leader said

"This is a particularly exciting time for JLT Towers Re and we are delighted to welcome Embry to join our team. Having worked in the industry for a number of years, Embry has accumulated a wide knowledge base and extensive experience in this practice area."

Having previously been at Willis North America, Embry has extensive experience in complex alternative risk management self-insurance pools, coordinating and negotiating terms and developing and deploying custom underwriting platforms. Embry will play an integral role in the growth of the JLT Towers Re Public Entity Practice with her attention focused on Account Management and New Business Development.

Embry Nichols commenting on her appointment said

"I am thrilled to be joining JLT Towers Re. I am particularly excited to help grow the practice and assist in the development of new clients, as well as augment the current account teams in retaining renewal business."

Mike Waterman concludes,

"Embry's drive, determination and ability to build relationships are a perfect fit for the collaborative and positive culture at JLT Towers Re. Having demonstrated her ability, we are confident she is well placed to help further strengthen our presence in the Public Entity market".

Enquiries:

Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Isabella Young
Tel: 020 7528 4444
Email: Isabella.Young@JLTTowersre.com

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About JLT Towers Re

JLT Towers Re was formed in 2013 when JLT Group acquired Towers Watson's reinsurance business and merged it with JLT Reinsurance Brokers, creating a new force in the international reinsurance market.

With over 700 professionals in 30 locations across 16 countries, JLT Towers Re has established North American and London Market reinsurance broking businesses combined with international reinsurance operations and a dynamic brand, creating a business that provides clients with enhanced scale, capability and market presence. JLT Towers Re is part of the Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc one of the world's largest suppliers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and associated services.

http://www.jlttowersre.com/

About Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc

Jardine Lloyd Thompson is one of the world's largest providers of insurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and associated services. JLT's client proposition is built upon its deep specialist knowledge, client advocacy, tailored advice and service excellence.

JLT is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and owns offices in 39 territories with some 9,000 employees. Supported by the JLT International Network, it offers risk management and employee benefit solutions in 135 countries.

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