Independent insurance broker, Lockton, has expanded its team through the appointments of Lewis Parle, Laura Patrick, and Lauren McKay, all with immediate effect.
In his new role, Parle will lead client solutions in Intellectual Property Risk. He join the broker from Icen Risk, where he previously led a transactional IP risk team.
Towards his new role, Parle brings an extensive background within using innovative IP insurance solutions to help facilitate transactions and investments involving a variety of well known businesses.
Lockton has also confirmed that Parle will service international risks from London. He will hold responsibility for developing specialist IP and transactional insurance products and solutions, ultimately ensuring that clients are able to manage and mitigate IP risks.
Addressing his new role, Parle said: “I was eager to join Lockton due to the firms’ ongoing commitment to innovation and impeccable client service. I am looking forward to continuing to evolve its offering and bring new, bespoke IP solutions to a range of clients across the world.”
Moreover, Patrick joins Lockton as Producer and Due Diligence Project Manager from Artex, where she previously oversaw the insurance needs of a portfolio of captive insurance and market facing reinsurance accounts.
At the same time, McKay joins the broker from CBRE. During her time at the firm, McKay led business development and client solutions for real estate investors and landlords.
In her new role at Lockton, she will be leading Business Development for the broker’s Transactional Risk Real Estate team.
Harry Blakelock, Head of Transactional Risk at Lockton, commented: “These hires are testament to the impressive growth our transactional risks team has undergone in the last few years. Their skills, knowledge and experience ensure we can continue developing market-first solutions to meet clients’ increasingly challenging and interwoven risks. Our team and clients will benefit immensely from both Lewis, Laura and Lauren’s invaluable insight and years of experience as we look to realise our ambitious growth trajectory.”
