Insurance and reinsurance broker Lockton has made two senior appointments in Nashville & Tennessee.
The company has announced that Barry Boster has been appointed Vice President and Producer to the firm’s Nashville office, as well as Jay Brown who has been appointed to the firm’s Nashville and Memphis offices as President, where he will focus on all areas of growth for Lockton.
Within his new role at Lockton, Boster will work across all industries. He holds impressive relationships in Tennessee, but his reach expands beyond, into Kentucky and the other surrounding states.
With nearly three decades of experience within the industry, Boster has worked for impressive global healthcare firms including Cigna, Humana and Mercer. He began his career serving as an Underwriter.
His career would advance over the years through promotions, having held roles in client management, business development and overall market leadership.
While at Humana, where he spent nearly 18 years of his career, Boster consistently achieved Presidential Council status, ranking him in the top 20% highest achieving salespeople and sales leaders in the organization, nationwide.
Overall, Boster joins Lockton with an entrepreneurial mindset and deep focus on partnering with employers to assist them in managing through their human capital challenges, as well as managing the overall risks these organizations face.
“I was drawn to Lockton’s culture and focus on the customer,” said Boster. “Lockton’s tools and resources are differentiators in the industry and allow us to work closely with employers to deliver solutions, which help manage the many risks they face in this challenging environment.”
“Welcoming Barry to the Nashville team will enhance our leadership from a client and recruitment perspective,” said Brian Roberts, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Lockton Midwest. “We look forward to his success with the firm.”
Meanwhile, within his new role, Brown becomes the first President in the Tennessee market for Lockton.
At the same time, he brings a 25 year track record for helping his clients succeed and grow business, towards the role.
In his new role, he will be responsible for culture, performance and business growth. Additionally, he will also oversee client relationships, guide service teams, and advise global businesses on human capital and risk management strategies.
Brown, commented: “I’m excited to hit the ground running and help Lockton strengthen their presence in the Tennessee market. I’ll work alongside my clients to find creative solutions for their most pressing business concerns.”
Brian Roberts, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Lockton Midwest , added: “As Lockton Tennessee’s first President, we look forward to creating an environment for Jay to lead this dynamic team towards success. A successful team leads to successful clients, which is always our top priority.”
