JLT Specialty Insurance Services Inc. (JLT Specialty USA), a U.S. subsidiary of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc. (JLT), one of the world’s leading specialty-focused providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and associated services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Krayer as Senior Vice President focusing on the private equity industry.

Krayer, who will be based in Boston, brings to JLT Specialty USA more than nine years of experience with leading private equity and asset management firms and providing specialized advisory and insurance placement services that enable firms to best manage risks across portfolios as well as at the fund level.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ed to the JLT family and we are confident he will continue his success within our industry,” said Michael Rice, Chief Executive Officer of JLT Specialty USA. “Ed’s expertise in providing clients with strategic risk management advisory expertise will prove to be invaluable for JLT Specialty USA and our clients.”

David Payne, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer of JLT Specialty USA, added, “Our ability to bring specialized talent into our business is unparalleled in the industry. Ed has incredible relationships and a proven track record in solving complex problems for clients. He is another great addition to our team.”

Krayer comes to JLT Specialty USA from EBS Capstone where he served as a partner. Prior to that, he spent six years at Aon Risk Solutions as vice president. Before joining the insurance industry, Ed enjoyed a fourteen-year career in professional sports, including a decade with the Boston Bruins and TD Garden. An avid hockey player himself, Krayer was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft and then went on to play at Harvard, where he was a member of Harvard’s 1989 National Championship team. Krayer holds a B.A. in History from Harvard College.

This announcement comes as JLT Specialty USA continues its strategy in expanding its U.S. capabilities around the key industry specialty areas of Aerospace, Construction, Credit, Political and Security Risks, Energy, Financial Risks, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Technology. In addition to these lines, JLT Specialty USA also has expertise in the key product specialty areas of D&O, Cyber, E&O, Environmental, and Transactional Liability.

JLT encourages any potential applicants interested in rapidly developing their careers and becoming part of its U.S. Specialty team to contact Sue Corney at 518-782-3143, sue.corney@jltholdings.com or visit www.jlt.com

About JLT Specialty Insurance Services Inc.

JLT Specialty Insurance Services Inc. is the U.S. platform of the leading specialty business advisory firm Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group. Our experts have deep industry and product experience serving leading U.S. and global firms.

About Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc.

Jardine Lloyd Thompson is one of the world’s leading providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits-related advice, brokerage and associated services. JLT’s client proposition is built upon its deep specialist knowledge, client advocacy, tailored advice and service excellence.

JLT is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and owns offices in 39 territories with more than 10,000 employees. Supported by the JLT International Network, it offers risk management and employee benefit solutions in 135 countries.

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