Ballantyne Brokers continues its build out with two hires to senior leadership team
London, 12 January 2021, Ballantyne Brokers Ltd (Ballantyne), the independent London Broker, is pleased to announce the completion of its senior leadership team with the appointment of John Harris as COO and Will Moore as Finance Director. The appointments are effective immediately and are subject to regulatory approval.
This outstanding duo will further strengthen Ballantyne’s management as it drives forward its ambitious growth plan.
John Harris has an impressive track record in the management of insurance broker operations. Latterly as COO of Decus Insurance brokers, and a member of its executive committee. He established his operations credentials during his more than 25 years with Marsh.
Will Moore is a senior financial professional, having held a variety of senior roles in banking and venture capital in London and New York. Including time at Accenture, Morgan Stanley and, more recently, as Global CFO of Emerging Markets Group at Credit Suisse.
Balllantyne shortly plans to announce the appointment of an equally well qualified Head of Claims subject to the completion of their existing contractual obligations.
Ross Ballantyne commented: “These appointments ensure that our senior management team has an excellent talent base from which to grow our business. They join Ballantyne at an exciting time as we continue to drive our ambitious strategy forward and build on our rapidly growing pipeline of new business opportunities. Both John and Will bring outstanding experience and impressive track records, and I look forward to welcoming similar senior broker talent to the team to join us in the near future.”
Ballantyne Brokers Ltd launches
London, 1 December 2020, Ballantyne Brokers Ltd (Ballantyne), the independent London Broker, is pleased to announce its start of business. Founded by leading London market brokers, Ross Ballantyne and Richard Spragg, the leadership team also includes former Aon Benfield Chairman and Aon UK COO David Ledger, to be appointed Non-Executive Chairman. All appointments are subject to regulatory approval. Ballantyne is owned by its management team with the lead investment from K2 Insurance Services LLC.
Ballantyne Brokers Ltd (Ballantyne), will initially focus on SME programme business, which it will deliver through its cloud-based technology platform and building out a comprehensive reinsurance offering. The business combines efficient and cost-effective digital technology with traditional London market broking to deliver high quality client service. The team is already in discussion with ambitious individuals and broking teams and expects to announce new talent joining the team in the near future.
Ross Ballantyne commented: “We founded Ballantyne Brokers Ltd in the belief that excessive market consolidation disenfranchises clients and there is strong demand for a new broker in the market. As a new broker, we will leverage technology to ensure efficiency whilst delivering an outstanding client-focused offering, where every client is treated as a priority. I’m delighted that we’ve realised our ambition, and with support from K2 Insurance Services, we are building out our capabilities and welcome new team members who share our vision.”
Richard Spragg added : “Consolidation amongst the big brokers, the hardening market and the impact of Covid are all combining to create client demand for an effective and viable alternative - which is what Ballantyne is. Our commitment to investment in technology, combined with an exceptional team, will ensure we stand out in the marketplace and will be decisive as we drive the expansion of the business and our client base.”