Aon Benfield broker moves to JLT Re credit and political risk unit

Reinsurance broker and consultant JLT Re has further expanded its credit and political risk team with the recruitment of Jakob Hansen in its London office.

Hansen joins JLT Re from Aon Benfield where he has been a credit and financial risk broker for the past five years. Prior to that, Hansen held senior underwriting positions with Ariel Re, Swiss Re and Atradius.

Keith Harrison, CEO of UK and Europe at JLT Re, said: "We are very pleased to announce that Jakob is joining our Credit and Political Risk team to work alongside Ashley De Laroque and the rest of our strong and growing Credit and Political Risk team. Jakob brings a broad market perspective which will benefit clients as well as bringing significant expertise and a proven track record."

Mike Reynolds, global CEO of JLT Re, added: "Jakob is a great addition to JLT Re as we continue to grow, our dynamic culture and strategic focus means we continue to attract industry leading expertise. This appointment along with other recent appointments is testament to our commitment to providing clients with a market leading team of Credit & Political Risk experts."

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