JLT Specialty USA has appointed Brian Taliaferro as senior vice president (SVP) of its entertainment and hospitality practice.
Taliaferro joins JLT from Aon Risk Solutions, where he led the gaming practice as SVP. Prior to his role at Aon, Taliaferro served as a process analyst at Accenture.
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 to JLT his experience of understanding 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.”