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 Charity O’Sullivan as Senior Vice President in our Los Angeles office.

O’Sullivan brings to JLT Specialty USA more than 18 years of experience in the insurance industry. Prior to joining JLT Specialty USA, O’Sullivan most recently served as Senior Vice President at Marsh where she led service teams focused on client delivery and execution for clients in a variety of industry verticals such as technology, real estate, and environmental. Before her time at Marsh, O’Sullivan spent eight years with Chubb as an Underwriter and Loss Control Representative.

“We could not be more excited to officially welcome Charity to the JLT Specialty USA team,” said Michael Rice, Chief Executive Officer of JLT Specialty USA. “Charity’s nearly two decades of experience in the insurance industry will prove to be invaluable to our team and our clients on the west coast.”

O’Sullivan will be based in Los Angeles, where her primary focus will be on client development and leading JLT teams in exemplary service. Utilizing the resources of the global JLT network, she will continue to be a trusted advisor on risk management issues for both attorneys and major corporations throughout the Western US.

David Payne, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer of JLT Specialty USA, added, “Charity has formed incredible relationships throughout her career and has a proven track record of delivering great service to clients. We are excited to welcome her as a key contributor to our southern California strategy.”

O’Sullivan holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Rutgers University and received her Masters of Business Administration from Pepperdine University.

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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