Lombard International’s Executive Chairman to address the globalization of family wealth at premier industry event 

Lombard International, a global leader in wealth structuring solutions for the high net worth market, today announced that the company’s Executive Chairman, John Hillman will give the keynote speech for the second consecutive year  at the annual Private Placement Life Insurance and Variable Annuities Forum on May 17, 2016 at The Colonnade Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. This year, Hillman will discuss the globalization of wealth and opportunities through a variety of channels.
 
“It’s an honor to speak on behalf of Lombard International at this marquee event for the private placement insurance industry,” said John Hillman. “With our unique approach to the global portability of wealth, Lombard International is pioneering a host of innovative wealth structuring solutions. I look forward to sharing our collective thoughts on how to better serve the growing needs of today’s high net worth individuals and families.”
 
The Private Placement Life Insurance and Variable Annuities Forum brings together more than 200 wealth planning professionals to engage in discussions about new product launches, sales and marketing strategies, as well as best practices that advance the industry. The conference features a variety of industry professionals sharing insights into their areas of expertise.  
 
Hillman has been a life insurance industry professional for nearly 30 years, with a strong background in developing strategic insurance structures for the high net worth market. He is a certified public accountant, chartered life underwriter, chartered financial consultant, and fellow of the Life Management Institute.

About Lombard International 

Lombard International is a leading global life insurance-based wealth solutions provider, combining the strength and expertise of two specialist life insurance companies with over 20 years’ experience and market leadership in their respective fields.  Lombard International provides wealth structuring solutions using private placement life insurance and annuity products to high net worth individuals, their families and institutions around the globe.
 
The global group, branded as Lombard International, launched to market in September 2015. With head offices located in Luxembourg and Philadelphia, a combined global presence enables Lombard International to serve clients’ complex needs on a global basis while being sensitive to local cultures and attitudes. The firm is an industry leader in providing multi-jurisdictional wealth planning solutions through its partner networks across the United States, Europe and Latin America.
 
Global assets under administration are in excess of USD 75 billion with a global staff number of over 500, including more than 60 technical experts specializing in 20+ jurisdictions.
 
Funds managed by Blackstone own Lombard International. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading investment firms with assets under management of over USD 330 billion.
 
For further information about Lombard International visit: www.lombardinternational.com