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Aon’s Livy Dai to lead Lockton China as CEO

9th March 2026 - Author: Saumya Jain -

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International insurance broking group Lockton has appointed Livy Dai as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lockton China, based in Shanghai, reporting to Alex Yip, CEO of Lockton Greater China.

Lockton logoHe has nearly three decades of experience in risk management and insurance brokerage, along with a strategic mindset, client-centric focus, and collaborative leadership style that the broker hopes will empower its team in China to drive growth, scale faster in “one of the world’s largest and most rapidly evolving economies.”

Livy’s expertise spans developing long-term business strategies, cultivating strong client relationships, driving innovative solutions, and building high-performing teams. Livy has seamlessly collaborated with regional and global stakeholders throughout his career, helping Chinese businesses expand internationally while ensuring tailored risk management solutions to meet evolving client needs

Most recently, he was the Deputy General Manager and Head of Key Account Management at re/insurance broker Aon, where he has had a career spanning 29 years, playing a pivotal role in building their presence in China.

Starting in 2002 as a founding member of the operations of Aon-COFCO Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd., Livy spearheaded the establishment of the Nanjing office and later expanded the business by successfully launching and managing the additional branch offices across the country.

Yip commented on the appointment, “We are excited about Livy joining Lockton as CEO, China, to lead and support the growth of this dynamic and fast-developing economy.

“This further enhances our Lockton commitment in attracting top talents. Livy and I will work closely together to ensure that our unique Greater China advantage will continue to benefit our clients and Associates.”