Lockton Re, the reinsurance arm of the privately held independent insurance broker, has appointed Brian Lewis as Senior Broker leading the Cyber Practice for North America, based in the firm’s New York office.
Lewis has deep expertise in cyber and has over two decades of insurance broking and underwriting experience. Most recently, he served as the Cyber Product Leader at Zurich North America.
Before that, he was a Cyber Broker and Team Leader at WTW, and also held roles in underwriting and claims at AIG.
Nick Durant, Chief Executive Officer, North America, Lockton Re, said, “Brian’s depth of experience in cyber insurance underwriting and broking adds specialized expertise to our expanding cyber business.
“With Lockton Re’s upward trajectory, we are strategically focused on investing in the right people to support the needs of our clients and markets, and Brian is an excellent addition to the growing capabilities of our cyber team around the globe.”
Jaimie Hunter, Senior Broker, Lockton Re, added, “We are thrilled to have Brian onboard – his strong market reputation combined with broad experience and in-depth expertise will elevate our offering to clients and support our growing cyber presence in the marketplace.”
Durant concluded, “Lockton Re’s ability to attract marketing-leading talent like Brian, is a testament to the unique culture and value proposition we offer, and the success our clients and markets are seeing as a result. We are all excited to work with Brian.”
