Lockton News

Coykendall Joins Lockton in Milwaukee

Insurance broker Lockton has added Sean Coykendall in its Milwaukee office as a property/casualty producer. He will advise clients on construction, real estate and manufacturing. Prior to joining Lockton, Coykendall worked at The Horton Group in Milwaukee. Coykendall previously interned …

Lockton Adds Zapantoulis to Marine Team in New York

Lockton has hired Christina Zapantoulis as the leader of its marine team in its Northeast U.S. operations, based in New York City. Lockton is a global professional services firm and the world’s largest privately held, independent insurance broker. In her …

Lockton Northeast Names Connolly Chairman to Succeed Calabrese

Robert Connolly has been named chairman of Lockton Northeast, succeeding Michael Calabrese, who will continue to serve as vice chairman of Lockton’s Northeast operations. Connolly has been the president of Lockton’s Washington, D.C., office since its founding in 2005. In …

Loppnow Joins Lockton as Property/Casualty Unit Manager in Milwaukee

Kevin Loppnow has joined Lockton’s Milwaukee office as a property/casualty unit manager. Loppnow is an industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience as a property/casualty strategist. He previously worked for Lockton in Atlanta, and has returned to the …

Henningsen Named President of Lockton’s P/C Insurance Operation in Houston

Kansas City-based insurance broker, Lockton, has namedJeff Henningsenas president of its Houston Property & Casualty Insurance Operation. Henningsen will take on an expanded leadership role in business development for the team that provides risk management advice and insurance brokerage services. …

Lockton Promotes Ruback to Sr. VP in Chicago

Insurance broker Lockton has named Amanda Ruback to the newly created position of senior vice president and major client strategist in the firm’s Chicago operation. In her new role, Ruback assists in strategy development and solutions for the needs and …

Lockton Expanding to Seattle, Walton Named Senior VP in New Office

Lockton is expanding to Seattle Wash., and adding Laura Walton as a senior vice president. The move is effective Feb. 13 and is part of Lockton’s expansion in the Pacific Northwest. Walton will lead business development and client strategy for …

Insurers’ Financial Strength, Brokers’ Expertise Drive Satisfaction in Large Commercial Market: J.D. Power

The profitability of an insurance company and the quality of advice given by an insurance broker makes the most difference when it comes to customer satisfaction for commercial insurance, a new industry study revealed. According to the J.D. Power 2016 …

Lockton Names Tyler as Head of Global Benefits Business

Lockton has appointed Mike Tyler as head of Lockton International Benefits. He will also become chair of the Global Benefits Leadership Group, which will oversee expansion of the benefits capabilities around the globe. The benefits practice represents 30 percent of …

Lockton Adds van Winden as Sr. VP, Energy Property Leader in Houston

Rene van Winden has joined Lockton as a senior vice president and national energy property leader based in the insurance broker’s Houston operation. He is an expert in onshore property insurance programs and will work with Lockton’s energy clients. Van …