Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc ('JLT'), one of the world's leading providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and associated services, today announces the appointment of Bala Viswanathan as CEO of JLT's UK Employee Benefits business, subject to the necessary regulatory approval. Bala replaces Duncan Howorth, who has decided to retire for personal reasons.

Bala joined JLT in 2006, playing an instrumental role in establishing the Group's shared service centre in Mumbai and leading its development into a Group-wide knowledge centre employing some 1,400 people. In April 2014, he was appointed Group COO and joined the Group Executive Committee, relocating to London. He has also been a non-executive Director of our UK EB business since April 2015.

Commenting on the appointment, Dominic Burke, JLT Group CEO, said:

'Bala has a deep understanding of the UK employee benefits market from his previous roles at Prudential and Paternoster and as the architect of our Mumbai knowledge centre, which was initially established to serve our UK Employee Benefits business. His experience and entrepreneurial drive will enable him to drive the next phase of this business' growth.

'I would like to thank Duncan on behalf of the Group for the important contribution he has made over the last 15 years in building out our Employee Benefits businesses in the UK and internationally and, more recently, during his successful period as CEO of JLT Asia. On behalf of JLT, I wish him and his family all the best for the future.'

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Notes to Editors: About Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc

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 40 territories with more than 10,600 employees. Supported by the JLT International Network, it offers risk management and employee benefit solutions in 135 countries.

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