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 Mark Dobbs as Vice President in the Los Angeles office.

Dobbs will be primarily focused on client development and servicing in the real estate sector.

Dobbs brings to JLT Specialty USA more than ten years of experience in national commercial real estate, risk management, and client servicing. Prior to joining JLT Specialty USA, Dobbs most recently served as a Vice President at Marsh within their Real Estate Practice Group in Los Angeles. He has an extensive international finance background and has worked with both Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan during a four year stint in London England.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the JLT Specialty USA family,” said Paul Graziano, Chief Business Development Officer of JLT Specialty USA.

“Mark comes to JLT Specialty USA with an impressive career and background in real estate” added Michael Rastigue, West Coast Sales Leader. “We look forward to leveraging his many talents to deliver innovative approaches and even better service to our clients.”

This announcement comes as JLT Specialty USA continues its strategy of expanding its U.S. capabilities and platform around key industry and product specialties.

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 10,600 employees. Supported by the JLT International Network, it offers risk management and employee benefit solutions in 135 countries.

For further information about JLT, please visit our website www.jlt.com.

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