19th November, 2013, London: Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc ("JLT"), one of the world's largest providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and associated services, is today pleased to announce Belgibo Insurance Brokers (Belgibo) has been appointed as the official Member of the JLT International Network in Belgium.

Belgibo is an independent insurance broker and risk consultant, established in 1976. Belgibo serves a well-diversified client portfolio of national and international clients, offering a broad range of insurance solutions for Industry, Cargo/Transport, Maritime Industry, Inland Shipping, Ports-Terminals-Logistics and Credit- and Political Risks.

Rory MacLeay, managing Director, JLT International Network, said "Belgibo and JLT already share a common vision with a focus on growth in specific niches and expertise areas such as credit and political risks, ports and terminals, employee benefits, marine, transport, energy, construction, and major corporate risks. Through the partnership we can work together in continuing to grow our businesses and expertise."

Pierre Derom, CEO, Belgibo, said "Belgibo and JLT have been long term business partners in the field of marine insurance, and we are delighted that, via this appointment of Belgibo as independent member of the JLT International Network, the collaboration is now extended to all insurance areas. Belgibo now acts as part of the JLT International Network to provide service for its international customers/subsidiaries in Belgium, and at the same time JLT and Belgibo will be working together to provide specialty expertise and placing capacity for specific industry niches."

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About Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc

Jardine Lloyd Thompson is one of the world's largest 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 39 territories with some 9000 employees. Supported by the JLT International Network, it offers risk management and employee benefit solutions in 135 countries.

http://www.jltgroup.com/

About Belgibo

Belgibo (http://www.belgibo.be/), established in 1976, is an independent insurance broker and risk consultant, and is part of the stock quoted Exmar Group (http://www.exmar.be/). Belgibo serves a well-diversified client portfolio of national and international clients, offering a broad range of insurance solutions for Industry, Cargo/Transport, Maritime Industry, Inland Shipping, Ports-Terminals-Logistics and Credit- and Political Risks (short & long term credit insurance).

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