David M. Lockton

Sara Romine Joins Lockton as U.S. General Counsel

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton is pleased to announce that Sara Romine has joined the insurance broker as its U.S. General Counsel, based in Kansas City.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton is pleased to announce that Sara Romine has joined the insurance broker as its U.S. General Counsel, based in Kansas City.
  • "Lockton has been fortunate to attract and retain some of the best in-house legal talent over the years, in the U.S. and internationally," said Trey Humphrey, Lockton's Group General Counsel.
  • "I'm delighted to welcome Sara to Lockton and confident that she'll help make our legal department even stronger."
  • Romine joins Lockton from AT&T, where she was an Assistant Vice President within the company's legal department.

Brian Roberts named COO of Lockton's Midwest Operations

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton, the world's largest privately held insurance brokerage, has named Brian Roberts Chief Operating Officer of its Midwest operations.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton, the world's largest privately held insurance brokerage, has named Brian Roberts Chief Operating Officer of its Midwest operations.
  • As COO, Roberts will be responsible for operations and business development for Lockton's regional hub, including Chicago, Cleveland, Green Bay, Memphis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Pittsburgh and St. Louis.
  • "After an extensive search, we couldn't be more thrilled that Brian is joining the Midwest operations team," said Tom Schaffler, Chief Executive Officer of Lockton's Midwest operations.
  • "Not only does Brian bring a deep knowledge of Lockton, but he is a truly skilled people developer and coach.

Lockton Pacific Region Bolsters Its Leadership In Private Equity With Three Strategic Hires

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Monday, May 3, 2021

I know that Jordan, Daniel and Andrew will bring tremendous energy and expertise to Lockton, and immeasurable value to our clients.

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  • I know that Jordan, Daniel and Andrew will bring tremendous energy and expertise to Lockton, and immeasurable value to our clients.
  • "\nJordan Burbach joins Lockton after serving as a Senior Vice President of Marsh\'s Global Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions Practice for more than seven years.
  • "\nAndrew Szot joins Lockton as Vice President, Client Services Consultant specializing in private equity insurance services.
  • In 2019, Lockton was named a top 50 company to work for in London by Best Companies.

Jason Del Grande Joins Lockton to Build and Scale its Business in Northern California

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Monday, September 28, 2020

His previous client successes and leadership at several leading brokerages, which helped fueled their growth, positioned Jason for this transition to Lockton.

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  • His previous client successes and leadership at several leading brokerages, which helped fueled their growth, positioned Jason for this transition to Lockton.
  • Del Grande received a bachelor's degree in business administration from University of Southern California (USC) where he recently served on the board of the USC Marshall Alumni Association .
  • For 11 consecutive years, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."
  • In 2019, Lockton was named a top 50 company to work for in London by Best Companies.

Global Insurance Firm Lockton Continues Growth In Pittsburgh And Moves To New Space Downtown

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton , the world's largest privately-held insurance brokerage, opened their new, 8,000 square-foot, Class A commercial office space at One Oxford Centre in downtown Pittsburgh.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton , the world's largest privately-held insurance brokerage, opened their new, 8,000 square-foot, Class A commercial office space at One Oxford Centre in downtown Pittsburgh.
  • "The city of Pittsburgh is historically known to have entrepreneurialism, growth and resilience in its DNA," said Michael Brodzinski, Senior Vice President and Market Leader of Lockton Pittsburgh.
  • Our story is one of organic growth and a commitment to our clients and the Pittsburgh business community.
  • For 11 consecutive years, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."

Lockton announces new leadership to support growth trajectory

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Building on more than 50 years of record-setting revenue as the world's largest independent insurance brokerage, Lockton announced today two key leaders to support the company's planned growth trajectory.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Building on more than 50 years of record-setting revenue as the world's largest independent insurance brokerage, Lockton announced today two key leaders to support the company's planned growth trajectory.
  • Hiram Marrero, currently Executive Vice President and Regional Executive Officer with Lockton, will assume the role of President, Global Growth Officer, reporting to Ron Lockton, Chairman of the Board.
  • "Growth has always been a hallmark of Lockton.
  • Hiram's leadership and passion for growth, coupled with our freedom as a private company ensures that the organization will be well-positioned to deploy our growth strategies on an international scale," Ron Lockton said.

Devin Beresheim to lead Lockton Specialty Practices

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Monday, August 19, 2019

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lockton is pleased to announce the addition of Devin Beresheim, executive vice president Lockton Specialty Practices.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lockton is pleased to announce the addition of Devin Beresheim, executive vice president Lockton Specialty Practices.
  • "Devin's background and experience will be a huge benefit to our clients, Producers and Associates," said Ron Lockton, president and CEO, Lockton Companies.
  • Beresheim, a 28-year insurance industry veteran, joins Lockton from Marsh where he most recently served as the Financial and Professional Liability (FINPRO) Practice Leader U.S. and Canada.
  • Beresheim will lead Lockton Financial Services and will build strategic growth plans across Lockton's specialty practices.

Lockton Affinity helps protect businesses from cyber crimes

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lockton Affinity is now the administrator for CyberLock Defense, a market leading standalone cyber liability policy with options for over 40 industry groups including retail, industrial and manufacturing, financial services, restaurants, and more.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lockton Affinity is now the administrator for CyberLock Defense, a market leading standalone cyber liability policy with options for over 40 industry groups including retail, industrial and manufacturing, financial services, restaurants, and more.
  • "Cybercrime is the number one emerging insurance risk to most organizations," says Jeff Severino, practice leader for CyberLock Defense.
  • Key benefits of the CyberLock Defense insurance program include:
    Broad first and third party coverage options to address cyber extortion, breach of data privacy, contractual liability, copyright infringement and rogue employees
    Combined single limits of liability available for all coverage, including cyber theft, social engineering loss, ransomware and more
    About Lockton Affinity : Lockton Affinity, an affiliate of Lockton Companies, was formed in 1987 to meet the dynamic, specialized insurance needs of affinity groups, non-profits, associations and franchises.
  • Today, Lockton Affinity is one of the nation's leading program administrators, serving a wide array of industries ranging from small business, financial institutions and franchise businesses to fraternal organizations and common-cause groups.

Lockton enters reinsurance business with well-known insurance executives

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Friday, March 8, 2019

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lockton, under the leadership of CEO Ron Lockton, has announced the formation of a new global reinsurance business, Lockton Global Re.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lockton, under the leadership of CEO Ron Lockton, has announced the formation of a new global reinsurance business, Lockton Global Re.
  • Gardner has more than 20 years of reinsurance and insurance business experience with Marsh & McLennan Companies.
  • This new leadership team will incorporate with Lockton's reinsurance capability, Lockton Re US, LLC and Lockton Re UK, LLP.
  • For ten consecutive years, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."

Lockton launches capital markets business

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lockton, the world's largest privately held, independent insurance broker, today announced the launch of Lockton Capital Markets.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lockton, the world's largest privately held, independent insurance broker, today announced the launch of Lockton Capital Markets.
  • The New York-based operation will facilitate investment banking and capital markets transactions focused upon the convergence between insurance and alternative capital.
  • Michael Calabrese, the founder and current chairman of Lockton's Northeast operations, will also serve as chairman of Lockton Capital Markets.
  • Andrew Bonita, Managing Director of Antarctica Capital, added, "We believe Lockton Capital Markets will deliver unique access and specialized expertise to clients as the convergence of alternative capital and insurance accelerates.