Lockton News

People Moves: Hunter Joins Lockton Re in Stamford; Risk Strategies Names Rosenzweig in New York

Hunter Joins Lockton Re in New Stamford Location Jaimie Hunter has joined Lockton Re as a senior broker supporting client development with a focus on casualty business in North America. Hunter will be based in Lockton Re’s new Stamford, Connecticut …

Takeaways from Our Conversation on Environmental Risks for Cannabis Operations

In cannabis, there are the apparent risks – product liability, property, and certainly cyber for medical marijuana operations. However, one of the most apparent risks to a cannabis operation are those that may not get as much media coverage. Environmental …

Lockton Launches Affinity Biz in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Led by Dasgupta

Lockton, the world’s largest privately owned insurance brokerage, announced the launch of an Affinity Schemes business in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific. The business will be led by Tanya Dasgupta who recently joined Lockton as National Manager – Affinity Schemes …

People Moves: CFC Taps Markel’s Bailey to Lead Cyber U/W; Lockton Hires James as Head of Facilities & Binders; WTW Appoints Aon’s Van Ede for Trade Credit

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the MGA CFC Underwriting, Lockton, and WTW. A summary of these new hires follows here. CFC Taps Markel’s Bailey as Cyber Underwriting Leader CFC Underwriting, the London-based specialist managing general agent, …

People Moves: New QBE Marine Hires; Hirschorn Joins Lockton as U.S. Cyber Claims Lead

QBE Appoints New Marine VPs QBE International Markets is increasing its presence in the US marine insurance space and has appointed Sean Dollahon, vice president, US marine manager, and Katie McCord, vice president, senior marine underwriter, to its team. With …

Markets/Coverages: Lockton Launches Digital Asset Custody Insurance Facility; WTW Launches Risk IQ Portal for Direct Access to Modeling Tools

Lockton Launches Digital Asset Custody Insurance Facility Lockton has launched a digital asset custody insurance facility, which was developed by Lockton’s Emerging Asset Protection (LEAP) team in collaboration with leading global custody insurers. The facility is supported by Lloyd’s syndicates, …

Lockton Launches Entertainment & Sports Practice for Caribbean, Central America

Lockton Caribbean & Central America (CCA) announced the launch of the insurance broking industry’s first Entertainment & Sports practice focusing exclusively on the region. The new practice within Lockton CCA – the Miami-based wholesale insurance and reinsurance operation focused on …

People Moves: Synergy Comp Names Blough President; Stedman Leads Lockton Northeast Benefits

Synergy Comp Appoints Blough as President Chris Blough has been named president of Synergy Comp Insurance Co., headquartered in Sharon, Pa. Blough began his career in financial services and has served as the president of a commercial finance company, the …

People Moves: MMC Names Jones, Hageman to Senior Posts; Lockton Welcomes Marsh’s Millett for Innovation; Applied Financial Builds Cyber Risk Team

Marsh McLennan Creates New Senior Leadership Positions Marsh McLennan announced the appointment of John Jones as chief marketing and communications officer and Pat Hagemann as chief of staff to the chief operating officer. Jones will lead Marsh McLennan’s new marketing …

People Moves: Lockton Names Franze Senior Vice President; Gorst & Compass Adds Peterson in Pacific Northwest

Lockton named Jennifer Franze senior vice president in its Mountain West series. Franze has 15 years of experience servicing industries and sectors including higher education, technology, financial services, healthcare, and professional services. Most recently, she was with Aon. She was …