JLT Specialty poaches Marsh exec

JLT Specialty Insurance Services, a US subsidiary of Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT), has appointed Mark Flippen as senior vice president.

Flippen joins JLT Specialty US from Marsh where he served in several roles including his most recent position on the executive leadership team as sales leader for the Carolinas.

At JLT Specialty US, Flippen will expand financial lines business in the US.

“The announcement of Mark’s appointment is incredibly exciting,” said Mike Rice, chief executive officer of JLT Specialty US. “Mark is a phenomenal sales leader and has a proven background in building business and working with financial institutions with complex E&O based risk profiles. Due to his leadership, expertise and ability to effectively build portfolios, I know that Mark will be a true asset to the company and our clients.”

David Payne, executive vice president and chief revenue officer of JLT Specialty US, added: “Mark is the latest talent that comes to JLT Specialty with unparalleled thinking that creates the best specialty solutions for the clients that he will serve.”