Jardine Lloyd Thompson : JLT SPECIALTY EXPANDS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PRACTICE THROUGH KEY APPOINTMENT

12 February 2018

JLT Specialty (JLT), the specialist insurance broker and risk consultant, has appointed Matthew Hughes as Partner in its Financial Institutions (FI) team.

Matthew previously worked for Arthur J Gallagher where he was Executive Director with responsibility for their UK FI team, dealing primarily with international asset managers, banks and other financial services firms.

Matthew is a prominent figure in the insurance market, known for his knowledge and expertise of insurance risks faced by financial institutions.

In his new role he will focus on delivering value to JLT's key clients in the asset and wealth management sector, as well as strengthening JLT's growth in other specialist areas such as banking and insurance for insurance companies - specifically in the UK, Europe, the US and Australia.

Paul Towler, Senior Partner for JLT Specialty's Financial Lines Group, said: 'We are delighted to have Matthew join our already successful Financial Institutions team. He has a deep-rooted knowledge of the myriad of risk issues which are faced by financial institutions across the sector, and this will no doubt be a major asset to the team and help us grow and strengthen and offering to new and existing clients.'

Matthew Hughes said: 'JLT Specialty is, without question, a market leader in meeting the complex risk management needs of the full spectrum of financial institutions. I very much look forward to contributing to driving the continued growth of the business and using my experience to benefit their clients both old and new.'

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Corinne Gladstone
PR Manager, JLT Group
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NOTES TO EDITORS:
About Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Jardine Lloyd Thompson is one of the world's leading providers of insurance, reinsurance 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 41 countries with more than 10,600 employees. Supported by the JLT International Network, it offers risk management and employee benefit solutions in 135 countries.

JLT Specialty Limited (JLT Specialty) is a specialist insurance broker and risk consultant, providing market leading industry knowledge and expertise in specialist fields to some of the world's largest companies.

For further information about JLT, please visit our website www.jlt.com