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New appointment boosts Birmingham real estate team
18 March 2021
JM Glendinning’s Birmingham-based real estate insurance broker business has strengthened its team with the appointment of construction industry specialist David Cartwright.
JM Glendinning Real Estate launched in 2017, led by managing director Chris Hitch and providing cover for investors, contractors, and companies operating within the construction supply chain.
David Cartwright joins the business as an account executive from his previous role at SJL Insurance Services in Worcester, where he has spent the last four years specialising in design and construction insurance.
David has worked in insurance since 2009, starting his career in the industry with classic car and motorbike insurance specialist Footman James, before moving to a commercial account handling role at Aon. From there, David worked at Thistle Underwriting, where he developed his interest and experience in the construction sector.
David brings six years of construction industry experience to his new role at JM Glendinning, where he will support companies operating throughout the construction industry supply chain with bespoke insurance programmes. He says:
“I have a keen interest and enjoy working in the construction sector, and the opportunity to work with Chris and his team was one I couldn’t pass up. Chris is well known and well respected in the industry, the kind of broker I aspire to be, and I know I will learn a lot through working with him.”
Chris Hitch adds, “I’m very pleased to welcome David to the team. I know he will be a real asset, and his construction industry experience and knowledge will add value to our clients and the business as we continue our growth journey.”
JM Glendinning Real Estate fulfils the insurance requirements of development and property investment projects, from acquisition through to the income-producing asset.