Global insurance broker Lockton’s dedicated reinsurance division, Lockton Re, has appointed Matthew Silley as a broker in the Cyber Practice of the firms Specialty division.
Silley joins Lockton Re from Axis Capital, where he most recently held the role of Cyber Portfolio Management Leader.
Overall, he brings over 10 years of industry experience towards his new role.
Throughout his career, Silley has held key roles at various companies, including CyberCube where he held the role of Client Services Manager for two years.
Additionally, he worked at PwC UK for over five years where he served as Actuarial Manager.
Moreover, Silley is also well known across the industry for being actively engaged in the wider cyber industry and for also being a member of many industry groups.
Commenting on the appointment, Paul Upton, Lockton Re’s Head of Specialty, said: “Matthew is a great addition to our expanding global presence in the cyber marketplace. He brings an analytical perspective and experience that is key in this growing line of business. Matthew will work closely with Oli Brew, who joined late last year, and our other cyber experts in North America and Bermuda, creating a seamless global capability. He is a huge asset as we continue to build out our division and this area of expertise, which is increasingly important to our clients.”
Oliver Brew, London Cyber Practice Lead, Lockton Re, added: “Matthew is a fantastic addition to our growing Cyber offering and the entire global Lockton Re team. He combines strong analytical skills with the ability to work collaboratively with clients and markets. His energy, enthusiasm, strong intellect, and real drive around cyber complement our proposition as we grow our client base.”
