JLT Sport

Tony Venning , Partner and Practice Leader

Tony leads JLT's global Sport and Entertainment practice, having transferred from the Group's Australian operation in 2005 where he had regional responsibility for the Sport sector.  Tony is now responsible for the London market placement team and the coordination of JLT's global Sport and Entertainment operation.  In addition, he drives the expansion of this practice throughout the JLT network and its other global partners.

Tony specialises in the design and placement of Sport and Entertainment specific risks in the areas of Public Liability, Personal Accident and Contingency.  Prior to joining JLT in 2000 he worked both as an Underwriter and Broker in the UK and Australia.

Duncan Fraser , Partner

Duncan has 10 years of risk and insurance market experience with the last 8 focusing on sport. Highlights include the Rugby World Cup 1999, 2003 and 2007, FIFA World Cup and working on the last 4 Summer and Winter Olympics. He has also provided solutions to a number of Europe's top football clubs and is a recognized expert in sports disability covers. Other areas of expertise include music events including world tours such as U2, the Rolling Stones, Pavarotti and Coldplay.

Jonathan Cole , Partner

Jonathan's 6 years of sport and entertainment experience has been focused on the design and placement of contingency risks that include prize indemnity and terrorism. Highlights include the Rugby World Cup, Commonwealth Games, U2 World Tour and some of the world's largest exhibition organisers.

James Hopper , Partner

With over 30 years experience of major sporting events, James is a market leader in the design and placement of exposures for the sport and entertainment industry. Highlights include the Rugby World Cup (1999, 2003 and 2007), FIFA World Cup 2002, Summer Olympics (Sydney & Athens), Winter Olympics (Salt Lake City & Turin), Ryder Cup 2001, The Open Golf and the All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon).