JLT Specialty USA, a U.S. subsidiary of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc., the leading global specialist risk advisor and broker, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kirk Bantz as Senior Vice President.Based in Columbus, Bantz will play a pivotal role in delivering specialized solutions for complex risks for Life Sciences and Manufacturing companies by leveraging his in-depth experience in the field.
With over 25 years of insurance and risk management experience, Bantz comes to JLT from USI and has also served as Director of Risk Management for Cardinal Health where he was responsible for designing and placing one of the largest stock throughput programs in the history of Lloyds of London.
"We are delighted with the appointment of Kirk in the U.S.," said Gordon Longley, Chief Executive Officer, Marine & Cargo division at JLT Specialty Limited. "Having personally worked with Kirk for over 14 years in his role as a broker and as a client, I'm hugely confident that his risk management experience in the Life Science Industry coupled with his knowledge of the Property and Cargo STP markets in the USA & London, will prove to be hugely beneficial as we continue to build out our offering in these areas in the U.S."
"Kirk's extensive career will be invaluable to our clients," said Pat Donnelly, Chief Executive Officer at JLT Specialty USA. "Kirk's appointment is a reflection of our on-going commitment to hire the best talent available in our industry."