April 3, 2007 – Colemont Insurance Brokers Limited is pleased to announce that Tim Liddiard has joined the company as Managing Director of its Aviation Division. David Tyler, previously Managing Director, has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Division.

Tim began his career at Fenchurch Group Brokers in 1984.  He then worked at Heath Lambert and, until last month, JLT, where he consolidated his reputation as one of the insurance industry's leading brokers in the global aviation business. He has worked with international clients in the fixed wing aircraft and helicopter sectors and with some of the market’s largest insured fleets.  As well as civil aviation, Tim's experience includes high level government work in the military sector.

Tim's expertise in the aviation market is genuinely global, but over the years he has developed particularly strong business relationships in Central and South America. He is now one of the industry's leading specialists in the region.

Surinder Beerh, Chief Executive Officer of Colemont Insurance Brokers Limited and of Colemont Global Group said: “These senior appointments fit extremely well with our strategic objectives as we develop a leading international presence. Tim’s experience will be a big boost for Colemont - particularly in Latin America, where we already have well established offices in Argentina, Brazil and Chile and plans to expand into Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela.  Tim’s excellent reputation with clients and markets will, together with his leadership qualities, contribute significantly to our brand and our growth. David has guided the current team to great success and this is reflected in his appointment as the Division’s Chairman.  David and Tim make a potent combination and together will lead a first class team.”

David Tyler said: “The Colemont aviation team has made terrific progress in a relatively short period.  We've expanded internationally, penetrated new markets and built a great team. We are very lucky to have secured Tim as our Managing Director and I look forward to working with him.  I am particularly pleased that he will be helping us build upon the solid platform we have already established.”

Tim Liddiard added: “Colemont’s vision is clear - and is one I share: a continually expanding global presence based on in-depth local knowledge and strong relationships with the world’s leading insurers and reinsurers.  Colemont offers a first class service to its growing client base and a very attractive alternative. I am excited by this opportunity and look forward to the task of helping Colemont to achieve its ambitions in the global aviation market.”

Colemont Insurance Brokers Limited
Colemont Insurance Brokers Limited is a full service, provisionally accredited Lloyd’s broker that can deliver innovative insurance solutions for almost any risk. The brokers on Colemont’s rapidly growing UK team have the expertise and market relationships to handle any property and casualty, financial and professional, marine, aviation, and treaty reinsurance placements. The company was founded in early 2005 and is backed by Colemont Corporation, one of the largest wholesale specialty insurance brokers in the United States. Since its inception, Colemont’s global network has rapidly expanded its operations, opening offices in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Dubai, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Miami USA, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. To learn more visit www.colemont.com.