JLT Specialty Insurance announces appointment of Michael Rastigue III as executive vice president and West Coast sales leader

JLT Specialty Insurance Services (JLT Specialty USA), a US 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 Michael Rastigue III as Executive Vice President.

Rastigue brings to JLT Specialty USA more than 15 years of experience in sales leadership and management. In his role, Rastigue will serve as the West Coast sales leader, further developing the JLT Specialty platform in the region.

"We are thrilled to announce Mike’s appointment and are eager to welcome him to the JLT Specialty USA family," said Michael Rice, Chief Executive Officer of JLT Specialty USA. "Mike’s extensive experience in sales management and leadership will be a true asset to the company and our clients."

"We are incredibly excited to have someone of Mike’s caliber join our team. His focus on industry and product solutions will be critical to our clients and prospects on the West coast," added David Payne, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer of JLT Specialty USA.

Rastigue comes to JLT Specialty USA from Marsh & McLennan where he served as West Zone/Pacific South Partnership Sales Practice Leader for more than five years leading and managing business development activities.

Before joining Marsh & McLennan, Rastigue spent 10 years at USI in various leadership roles, including West Coast Sales & Marketing leader and President of USI of Southern California. Rastigue holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Michigan Technological University and received his MBA from Oakland University.

JLT Specialty Insurance Services 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.

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 39 territories with more than 10,000 employees. Supported by the JLT International Network, it offers risk management and employee benefit solutions in 135 countries.