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 Brian Taliaferro as Senior Vice President for the Entertainment and Hospitality practice.

Taliaferro, who will be based in JLT’s Los Angeles office, will lead the company’s Gaming and Hospitality Practice, in addition to developing and managing relationships with clients in the Entertainment Practice. He will also bring JLT his unique understanding of complex risk and insurance challenges of large, multinational gaming companies, regional casino operators, and tribal gaming entities.

“We are extremely pleased that Brian has joined our rapidly growing Entertainment and Hospitality Industry specialty,” said Jim Pierce, Chairman of JLT Specialty USA. “JLT is committed to providing its clients with superior industry and product-based expertise, and Brian’s arrival is yet another validation of our dedication.”

With 14 years of client expertise in the entertainment industry, Taliaferro joins JLT from Aon Risk Solutions, where he led the Gaming Practice as Senior Vice President. Prior to his role at Aon, Taliaferro served as a Process Analyst at Accenture.

Taliaferro holds a B.A. in Finance from Michigan State University.

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.

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 40 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.jltus.com.