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The Post Power List 2016
In a year where regulation, natural disasters, consolidation and cyber/digital again look set to make waves, and when the country could learn if it’s in or out of the European Union, Post had a mind mapping session – with a bottle of wine – to see who…
Rank: 29 - Neil Nimmo, CEO, Lockton
After 10 years under the stewardship of company stalwart Mike Hammond, who has held the position of UK and international CEO since the acquisition of Alexander Forbes' international business in 2006, Lockton sees a new dawn with his remit passing to…
James, Maidment and Swatman elected to Council of Lloyd's
Lloyd’s has confirmed the election of three new members to the Council of Lloyd’s.
Interview: Neil Nimmo: Thinking nimble, staying stable
Rather than taking a rigid approach, Lockton believes opportunity drives strategy. New man at the top, Neil Nimmo, explains how he plans to harness this
Ex-Zurich UK boss Smith joins Lockton as NED
Former Zurich UK general insurance CEO Dave Smith has joined broker Lockton Companies as a non-executive director advising the boards of Lockton and its managing general agency Mapledown Underwriting.
Lockton grows marine presence with Italian and Singaporean investments
Broker Lockton has expanded its marine and protection and indemnity business by acquiring Genoa-headquartered Italian broker PL Ferrari & Co.
M&A activity leading to rise in warranty and indemnity insurance players
Law firms are increasingly recommending businesses take out warranty and indemnity insurance during the M&A transaction process leading to several brokers and underwriters entering the market, according to Lockton Companies.
Alan Corney handed Lockton MENA role
Lockton has named Alan Corney as regional retail CEO for the Middle East and North Africa.
Cyber Security: Masked intruder
A whopping 81% of large organisations suffered a cyber-attack last year. With the number of attacks on the increase, are insurers offering new areas of coverage to protect policyholders in the event of a data breach?
Market Moves - 1 October 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week?
Nimmo to take on Lockton CEO role as Hammond becomes exec chair
Lockton international operations' deputy CEO Neil Nimmo is set to replace Mike Hammond as CEO of the privately held broker in the UK and internationally.
Market Moves - 24 September 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week?
Lockton hires Aon’s former sales head as SVP for the north
Lockton has appointed Kelvin Chadwick as a senior vice president for its north of England operations.
Market Moves - 17 September 2015
All the latest recruitment news from the world of insurance.
Lockton Companies
Rank: 11
Lockton and Vocare launch 'out-of-hours' PI offering
Broker Lockton has teamed up with NHS outsouring provider Vocare in a bid to level the playing field for GPs wanting to take up out-of-hours work.
Recruiting veterans to win the war for talent
In a world where the 'war for talent' is an increasingly topical discussion item in relation to business planning, I was encouraged and privileged to be invited to a recent meeting in support of the Lloyd's Patriotic Fund.
Cobalt boss heralds London as Islamic insurance hub after portfolio win
Shariah compliant underwriting agency Cobalt Underwriting has secured a major property portfolio placed by Lockton’s real estate and construction practice.
Market Moves - 16 July 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
Axa and Lockon join forces to win Regis property deal
Axa is to provide insurance for property group Regis’ ground rent portfolio following a deal with Lockton.
Regional Review: Belfast
For a community that has been forced to overcome more than its fair share of troubles in the last century, members of Belfast’s general insurance market may be forgiven for being cautious with their optimism regarding the future prosperity of the sector…
Market Moves - 16 April 2015
Who has moved where this week in the insurance industry.
Interview: Steve Bamforth: Come together
A one-company man, Steve Bamforth became CEO of Liverpool-based Griffiths & Armour aged just 38. Now, with a strategy of acquiring teams rather than businesses, he gets a buzz from giving youth a chance
C-Suite - Broker: Wanted: politician for apprenticeship
Partisan politics and short-term thinking hinder the insurance sector. What can be done to change this?