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 Jim Gaubert as Senior Vice President for its Entertainment and Hospitality Specialty Practice.

Gaubert will be serving as a property expert for JLT’s continuously growing Entertainment and Hospitality Specialty Practice, bringing with him an extensive background in placing specialty property related insurances.

“Jim is an extremely well regarded property insurance expert in the Entertainment and Hospitality arena, and brings a depth of experience to us that is unrivaled in the industry. We are very pleased to have him join us,” said Jim Pierce, Chairman of JLT Specialty USA. “Yet again, JLT is demonstrating unprecedented ability to attract top talent into our operation.”

With 25 years of insurance experience in multiple industries such as financial, hospitality, casinos, airlines, and distribution, Gaubert joins JLT from Aon Risk Solutions, where he was a Senior Property Broker and Team Leader responsible for purchasing catastrophe insurance for commercial clients.

Gaubert is a Licensed Property and Casualty Broker in multiple states and holds a B.A. in History with a Minor in Business from Southern Methodist 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.