James Smorthwaite, Account Executive - Financial Lines Group, JLT

James Smorthwaite has been recognised as one of the most promising young stars in the Australian insurance industry by being listed in the 2017 edition of Insurance Business’ Young Guns.

James Smorthwaite, Account Executive - Financial Lines Group, JLT
http://www.au.jlt.com/

Age: 26

James Smorthwaite is only two and a half years into his insurance career and already proving he’s one to watch. Day to day, he provides broking support to the senior financial lines brokers, specialising in insurance programs for large commercial and financial institutions. He places complex risks in the D&O liability, professional indemnity, crime and cyber liability space. Outside of JLT, Smorthwaite is racking up impressive achievements, including his NSW top three finish last year in the Ron Shorter Memorial Award for Professionalism in Public Speaking. He’s also a passionate advocate for the education and development of young professionals in insurance, and is Australasian President of Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs). Smorthwaite is committed to helping newcomers to the industry with their career aspirations and understanding of insurance via the numerous educational seminars and networking events that YIPs organises. Down the track, his aim is to specialise and excel in the field of financial lines risks. He also hopes to achieve a reputation of trust and reliability in the market and to be seen as a strong advocate for his clients.

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