JLT Specialty boosts energy practice with senior VP

JLT Specialty, the US subsidiary of broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson, has appointed Robert Moussaid as senior vice president to further builds its power and utilities capabilities in Dallas.

In his new role, Moussaid's will focus on assisting JLT's power sector clients and prospects assess and manage risk with his specialised expertise in the sector.

Moussaid most recently served as the director of risk and insurance at Energy Future Holdings, where he was responsible for the design and implementation of the company's insurance programs, and management of pension investments and nuclear decommissioning trusts.

Prior to that, he has also served insurance brokers Johnson & Higgins in Cleveland and Saudi Arabia, and American Electric Power Company.

Mike Rice, CEO at JLT Specialty, said: "We are delighted that Robert has joined our team in Dallas. Robert's experience in the power and utility industry will prove to be invaluable to our clients and our team."

Jim Pierce, chairman of JLT Specialty, added: "We are pleased to announce Robert's appointment and thrilled to welcome him to the JLT team as we are committed to providing our clients with specialised expertise."

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