HDI UK has named Jon Bartlett as its new director of property, bolstering its property underwriting lines.

Bartlett will be based in HDI Global’s London office.

Bartlett has over three decades of experience in the market. He joins the firm from Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty, where he was head of property line of business responsible for the UK & Ireland, as well as Nordic, CIS, Russian, MENA and Pacific regions.

Commenting on the appointment, Richard Taylor, managing director at HDI UK & Ireland said: “Jon brings us a wealth of experience and expertise that are important as we build on our position in the market, strengthening our relationships with clients and brokers alike, both in the UK and globally.”