Steve Ball has been appointed Chairman of JLT Australia following two high-profile retirements.

He will take over the duties of Holdings Board Chairman Brian Coppin and Australian Executive Chairman Brian Carpenter.

“I’m sure all of us will be proud to have Steve as our Chairman,” CEO Leo Demer said in a message to JLT staff.

He says Mr Ball has an “enviable profile and reputation” thanks to his time as president of the National Insurance Brokers Association and “the many years he has contributed to the growth and development of the industry in this country”.

Mr Ball will take up the position on September 1, while continuing to serve as Chairman of Enterprise Solutions and a member of the trading board.

Nick Harris will replace Mr Ball as Enterprise Solutions MD.

“Nick was MD of Benefits Solutions, our employee benefits business, and did a really outstanding job in growing and developing that business into the No. 2 broker in the market,” Mr Demer told insuranceNEWS.com.au.

Mr Harris continues as Chairman of Benefits Solutions, with Stuart Whitbread taking an elevated role in the business.