Lockton, the world’s largest privately held independent insurance brokerage firm, has announced the appointment of Greg Spore as the new U.S. Financial Services Markets Leader.
This strategic addition reinforces Lockton’s unwavering commitment to innovation, expansion, and unparalleled client service within critical financial sectors.
“The addition of Greg, who has a proven track record of leadership and innovation, reflects Lockton’s goal of attracting the industry’s best talent,” stated Said Taiym, U.S. Chief Operating Officer.
Taiym further emphasised that Greg’s keen focus on achieving market-leading outcomes will greatly benefit Lockton’s clients, employees, insurer partners, and ultimately contribute to the substantial growth of Lockton.
In his new role, Greg Spore will assume the responsibility of driving successful client outcomes and strategic expansion alongside Lockton’s insurer partners, with a specific focus on financial, professional, and cyber risks.
He will forge a close collaboration with Lockton’s analytics team to devise effective strategies for Lockton Financial Services and the Cyber & Technology Practice. Greg Spore will be based in the vibrant city of Chicago.
Devin Beresheim, Executive Vice President and Specialty Practices Leader, expressed confidence in Greg’s capabilities, stating, “Greg’s extensive knowledge and experience in financial lines will be instrumental in driving exceptional results for our clients. With his leadership, we will create and implement market-leading strategies to execute with insurers.”
With an impressive 34-year tenure in the insurance industry, Spore stands as a distinguished figure in the realm of financial lines. Prior to his appointment at Lockton, Spore held significant leadership roles at prestigious organisations.
Notably, he served as the Financial Lines Center of Excellence Leader at Guy Carpenter and previously held the position of U.S. FINPRO Placement Leader at Marsh. His responsibilities encompassed overseeing premium across diverse product lines, including directors and officers liability (D&O), errors and omissions (E&O), and cyber. In addition, Spore spearheaded analytics initiatives and provided strategic guidance to clients on intricate placements and claims.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Spore shared, “I am thrilled to join an independent organization with a clear focus on growth and superior client service. I look forward to contributing to the continued success of Lockton and the financial services team.”
