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Plane Talking - December 2011
Despite some very impressive firework celebrations, marking the close of 2011 and welcoming 2012, our markets closed the year with far less spectacle. Notwithstanding, the usual rash of frantic activity compressed into the closing days, all renewals appear to have been concluded and generally in line with plans.
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Winter Warning for Property Owners
The onset of winter clearly brings challenges for property owners, however, there are some simple but effective measures that can be taken, to avoid the worst of the weather causing even more disruption.
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Credit, Political & Security Risks - Market Report January 2012
Welcome to JLT's Market Report which offers a round-up of recent developments in the Credit, Political & Security Risk market (CPS). The report provides insights into market trends, capacity and pricing, technical developments and claims and losses.
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Risk Specialist - Issue 11
News items: - Barring the cyber criminals, Risk Roundtable 2011, Bridging the M&A uncertainty gap, Back to Realty, Problematic Prototypes, Case Study - Belo Monte: Generating Growth, Tackling piracy through cooperation
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Whiteboard Magazine - December 2011
Whiteboard - Keeping you informed about risk and insurance
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Government response to the Löfstedt report
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently issued the Government response to the Löfstedt report (Reclaiming Health and safety for all: An independent review of health and safety legislation) which investigated the scope for simplifying health and safety regulation for UK businesses.
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Communications, Technology and Media - New perspectives on risk and volatility
Bespoke Advisory, Insurance and Risk Financing Solutions for the Communications, Technology & Media sectors
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Plane Talking - November 2011
Market capacity appears to be holding firm, with significant attention being given by brokers to the recent "new" markets.
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Global insurance review brochure
Global insurance review brochure
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Plane Talking - October 2011
The airline renewal results to date in 2011 continue the predicted trend of rate softening, however the effect on premium is being largely offset by growing exposures.
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JLT Specialty Risk Consulting Solutions Brochure
JLT Specialty Limited’s (JLT) Risk Consulting solutions combine internal expertise with external strategic partnerships.
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Risks in the cloud
At a recent conference on cyberspace in Philadelphia, one panellist warned the audience: 'Be terrified of the cloud'. He may have been seeking a reaction, but his comments nevertheless carry some justification. There are several sound reasons why cloud computing, a general term for anything that delivers hosted services through the internet, should give its users a great deal of concern.
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JLT International Network
Managing your international insurance programme
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Property Insurance - The importance of asset valuations
As competitive property insurance capacity remains scarce for some food and drink manufacturers and insurers increase their scrutiny of policy terms following a claim, the close monitoring of insurance values remains crucial.
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Plane Talking - September 2011
September has seen another quiet month. The few renewals have brought growth by way of anticipated passenger numbers and enlarged fleets and this has helped to generate a meaningful premium increase for these renewals over expiring levels.
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Pliva v Mensing
The Pliva v Mensing ruling in the US Supreme Court on June 23, 2011 will have positive ramifications for both generic drug manufacturers as well as their product liability insurers.
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Plane Talking - August 2011
Capacity remains more than adequate in most instances and this situation appears stable. There is continued talk of an insurer seeking an aviation team to set up in Lloyd's and if true, serves as a testament to the continued interest in the class.
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Kidnap & Ransom MENA Bulletin - July 2011
The civil unrest in the Middle-East and North Africa during the first half of 2011, a period known as the Arab Spring, has had a profound effect on the security situation within much of the region.
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Motorsport Insurance
We provide market leading industry knowledge and expertise in specialist fields to some of the world’s largest companies through to small/medium enterprise, private individuals and public organisations.
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Whiteboard Magazine - July 2011
Whiteboard - Keeping you informed about risk and insurance
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Real Estate Legal Indemnity Insurance
Traditionally, legal indemnity insurances were generally handled by a lawyer direct with an insurer - with little in the way of any price or coverage comparison.
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Risk Specialist - Issue 10
News items: - Risk manager resources, D&O Liability in overseas jurisdictions, The costs of distorting the food market, Oil and gas are centre stage, but is risk being managed?
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Prepare for deep waters - update
Our previous Flood Bulletin issued in February 2011 focused on the repercussions of the Government decision to reduce spending on flood defences and the UK insurance market's response to this which might lead to either complete removal or selective availability of flood cover probably at higher premium rates during 2013, all at a time when there is expected to be an increased frequency of severe flood events.
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Plane Talking - July 2011
The recent losses of an Egyptair Boeing 777-200, a Caribbean Airlines Boeing 737-800 and an Asiana Boeing 747-400 cargo aircraft serve as a stark reminder that despite the improved frequency of major losses over recent years compared with longer term averages, aviation presents significant exposure to a large loss.
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Creating choice through specialist insight
At JLT Specialty we provide our clients with specialist insurance broking, risk management and claims consulting services.