JLT  recruits Bartlett and Astill in drive for organic growth

20th October 2010, London: Jardine Lloyd Thompson Limited (JLT) has appointed Nigel Bartlett as a Partner, working within its Regional Partnership division. Nigel 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, Nigel was the Regional Sales Leader for Marsh's Northern Region, leading their sales function across Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle.

JLT is also pleased to announce the appointment of John Astill to drive Business Development for the Corporate Recovery Risks team. John will be based in Birmingham and will work across the business in the UK.

John joins from Oval where he was responsible for Corporate Development and Sales.

Ian Scott, National Sales Director for JLT's Regional Partnership Division, says, "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, says "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".

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About Jardine Lloyd Thompson Limited

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Limited (JLT) is a specialist insurance broker and risk consultant providing market leading industry knowledge and expertise in specialist fields to some of the world's largest companies. JLT recently announced that it will be changing its name to JLT Specialty limited at the beginning of 2011, to better reflect the specialist services provided to clients.

JLT is part of the Jardine Lloyd Thompson group of companies, a leading risk management adviser, insurance and reinsurance broker and a major provider of employee benefits administration services and related consultancy advice.

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and employs over 6,200 people worldwide and through the JLT International Network provides services in more than 130 countries.