JLT Specialty USA Appoints Robert Robideaux as Executive Vice President

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 Robert Robideaux as the EVP and Regional Head of Client Development, focusing on private equity and alternative investment funds.

Robideaux joins as a member of JLT's Private Equity Executive Committee. His responsibilities will include client development, recruitment and management of a team focused on delivering JLT's specialty risk solutions to the alternative investment community.

“We are excited to announce Robert’s addition to our private equity practice and are pleased to welcome him to our team,” said Mike Rice, CEO of JLT Specialty USA. “We are dedicated to bringing the best talent on board, and Robert is an outstanding example of the specialized expertise we can bring to our private equity clients.”

“Robert will be a great asset to the private equity practice and will bring valuable insight to our clients, thanks to his unique background and demonstrated success in the private equity sector,” added David Payne, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer at JLT Specialty USA.

With over two decades of experience in the risk and insurance industry, Robideaux comes to JLT following his role at Marsh as Managing Director of the Global Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. Previously, Robideaux managed AIG’s West Coast Mergers & Acquisitions Insurance Group, where he developed transactional insurance and financial products. He also practiced as a lawyer and tax advisor with Deloitte and KPMG.

Robideaux holds a B.S. from University of Puget Sound and a J.D. from University of Idaho.

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, [e-mail].

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

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