JLT Risk Solutions has expanded its sport and entertainment practice.

Tony Venning heads the practice, which also includes Duncan Fraser, Jonathan Cole and James Hopper. Cole is a contingency and personal accident risk specialist, while Hopper has been placing exposure for major sporting events for more than 30 years.

The team will deal with:
• Global events and stadium risk
• Professional athlete disability
• International and National Sport Association risk
• Entertainment risk

Venning said: “We are passionate about sport and entertainment which means we take the time to understand our client's business so that we can design the best solutions that are available.”

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.