The US subsidiary of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has added a new executive to its ranks.
JLT Specialty USA has appointed Kirk Bantz as senior vice-president. He will be based in Columbus, OH.
As senior vice-president, Bantz will leverage his expertise to help the company deliver specialized solutions for complex risks, particularly for life sciences and manufacturing companies, a release said.
Bantz has over 25 years of experience in the insurance and risk management industries. He was previously an assistant vice-president with Wells Fargo Insurance Services, which was later acquired by USI Insurance in 2017. Prior to that, he was the director of risk management at Cardinal Health. Bantz also has an Ohio Property & Casualty Insurance License.
He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History from Indiana University Bloomington.
“We are delighted with the appointment of Kirk in the US,” said JLT Specialty Limited marine & cargo CEO Gordon Longley. “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 US.”
“Kirk’s extensive career will be invaluable to our clients,” added JLT Specialty USA CEO Pat Donnelly. “Kirk’s appointment is a reflection of our on-going commitment to hire the best talent available in our industry.”
