JLT announces new appointments

Mr Bartlett has over 20 years experience within the insurance industry and has spent the last 14 years working in a variety of development and sales leadership roles both in the Midlands and North of England.

Prior to joining JLT, he was the regional sales leader for Marsh’s northern region, leading their sales function across Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle.

Mr Astill will be based in Birmingham and will work across the business in the UK. He joins from Oval where he was responsible for corporate development and sales.

Ian Scott, national sales director for JLT's regional partnership division, said: "I am delighted that Nigel and John are joining JLT, they both have excellent market reputations and proven track records in the successful development of key, strategic clients. Based from our Birmingham office, Nigel will be taking on a national role, allowing him to play a leading role in the distribution of JLT's specialist expertise to major insurance buyers across the UK, through our regional office network and John will be attached to our Corporate Recovery business."

Warren Downey, managing director of regional partnership, said: "These are exciting times for JLT and the Regional Partnership and we look forward to ongoing success for Nigel and John and are seeking further investment opportunities."