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17 November 2017

JLT Signs Up To The London Market's Electronic Placing Platform

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Holman Fenwick Willan

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HFW's origins trace back to the early 19th century with the Holman family's maritime ventures in Topsham, England. They established key marine insurance and protection associations from 1832 to 1870. In 1883, Frank Holman began practicing law in London, founding what would become HFW.

The firm evolved through several partnerships and relocations, adopting the name Holman Fenwick & Willan in 1916. HFW expanded to meet clients' needs, diversifying into aerospace, commodities, construction, energy, insurance, and shipping. Today, it operates 21 offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, making it a leading global law firm.

HFW was among the first UK firms to internationalize, opening offices in Paris (1977) and Hong Kong (1978). Subsequent expansions included Singapore, Piraeus, Shanghai, Dubai, Melbourne, Brussels, Sydney, Geneva, Perth, Houston, Abu Dhabi, Monaco, the BVI, and Shenzhen. HFW also collaborates with Brazil’s top insurance and aviation law firm, CAR.

JLT has joined Placing Platform Limited (PPL), the London Market's electronic placing platform. PPL is aimed at supporting more flexible negotiation and fast placement allowing brokers...
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JLT has joined Placing Platform Limited (PPL), the London Market's electronic placing platform. PPL is aimed at supporting more flexible negotiation and fast placement allowing brokers and insurers to quote, negotiate and bind business electronically. It is seen as a central part of the London Market modernisation programme.

Launched in July 2016, the number of risks bound using the system has been steadily increasing with the London Market Group putting the figure at more than 10,000 risks. It is expected that by the end of 2018 all classes of business will be on the platform – this week it has been announced that property and casualty lines of business are now live with bloodstock and livestock to be added later this month. Lloyd's broker UIB is the last of the top 10 UK-listed brokers not to be a member but is considering its position.

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