Ballantyne boosts leadership team with hires from Willis Re and Decus

Ballantyne Brokers has boosted its senior leadership team with the addition of two senior leaders.

Ian Martin joins as divisional director, property, while Derrick Lloyd joins as head of claims broking.

The company said the pair will further drive Ballantyne’s growth plans and be fundamental in strengthening its business strategy.

Martin was latterly a director at alternative distribution operations at Willis Re, having previously held a senior role at Aon’s MGA & Programme Solutions team. Lloyd was most recently claims director of Decus Insurance Brokers.

Ross Ballantyne, CEO, Ballantyne Brokers, said: “These appointments ensure that our senior team has the full range of experience and knowledge that we need to guarantee the ongoing, successful growth of Ballantyne Brokers. Both Ian and Derrick bring with them outstanding insurance expertise and networks within their specialist areas, and I look forward to welcoming them both to the team.”

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