JLT  Asia named region's "Best Trade Credit and Political Risk Insurance Broker" 

31 May 2011, Singapore - In a survey conducted among readers of Global Trade Review, Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia (JLT Asia) has won the award for "Best Trade Credit and Political Risk Insurance Broker in Asia-Pacific".

The GTR Asia Leaders in Trade Awards were voted for by readers across the region and it was the first time the survey was conducted in Asia.

JLT Asia's Managing Director of Capital Risks, Matthew Strong, said: "We are particularly pleased at receiving this award, given the increasing importance of Asia from a global trade perspective. The award reflects our long standing commitment to the Asia-Pacific region and our team's efforts in recent years."

He added: "At JLT we take the time to understand our client's business and requirements - we are focused on providing our clients with customised solutions and service with a seamless reach across both regional and global insurance markets. We look forward to continuing our development and growth within Asia Pacific, alongside that of our clients."

JLT Asia has played a pioneering role in establishing the Capital Risks business in the region, having been the first to start a specialist broking firm focusing on Credit and Political Risks in Asia in 1996. The global Capital Risks team within JLT handles more than US$45 billion of insurance capacity at any one time. 

In the coming years, Credit and Political risks are expected to pose a growing risk to trade and investment, particularly as commodity prices and operating environments remain volatile and the effects of the credit crisis continue to be felt. This is particularly true in emerging markets where these risks can often be seen as an investment constraint.

JLT believes that minimising the impact of these risks involves a number of crucial steps - the accurate assessment, identification, management and as required, mitigation of risks.

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Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc (JLT) is an international group of risk specialists and employee benefits consultants and one of the largest companies of its type in the world. JLT offers a distinctive choice to clients and partners through our combination of independence, scale and specialism.

JLT is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and employs over 6200 people worldwide and through the JLT International Network provides services in more than 130 countries.

JLT Asia

Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Asia is a market leader in insurance and reinsurance broking, risk management consultancy and employee benefits services.

Our operations in Asia date back to 1836. Today, JLT Asia is one of the most experienced brokers in Asia, with over 700 staff in 12 locations - China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Macau, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Our specialists are renowned for their innovative approach to developing integrated insurance, reinsurance and alternative risk transfer solutions.

Integrity is a hallmark of the JLT organisation. Our quality and compliance regimes are among the most thorough in the industry.

More information: www.jltasia.com