Managing opioid use

Published September 28, 2012 - 3:21pm CST

A recent report on prescription opioid abuse in workers compensation is interesting for the light it sheds on pharmacy benefit managers and third party administrators.

Lockton enters joint venture with Ecuadorean reinsurance broker

By: Bill Kenealy

Published August 31, 2012 - 1:47pm CST

Lockton Cos. L.L.C. is entering into a joint venture with Quito, Ecuador-based reinsurance broker Security Re, Lockton announced Friday.

Top insurance brokers: Lockton Cos. L.LC.

By: Roberto Ceniceros

Published July 15, 2012 - 6:00am CST

Lockton Cos. L.L.C.'s ability to meet the needs of large risk management accounts, retain clients and attract talent is helping push the broker closer to the $1 billion mark in annual revenue, observers say.

Lockton names managing director, CEO of Lockton Mexico retail

By: Anna Gaynor

Published June 08, 2012 - 2:06pm CST

MEXICO CITY—Ana Luisa Gomez has been named as managing director and CEO of Lockton Mexico retail for all of its property/casualty and surety business lines, announced Lockton Cos. L.L.C. in a statement Tuesday.

Lockton to create new insurance brokerage, open offices in Australia

By: Mark A. Hofmann

Published April 24, 2012 - 10:16am CST

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Lockton Cos. L.L.C. will open two new offices in Australia and create a new insurance brokerage, Lockton Australia Pty. Ltd., the Kansas City, Mo.-based broker announced Tuesday.

Lockton strengthens global brokerage ties

By: Bill Kenealy

Published April 01, 2012 - 6:00am CST

KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Lockton Cos. L.L.C. has formed a partnership with 30 privately held brokers in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa to better serve global clients, the Kansas City, Mo.-based brokerage announced today.

RIMS, Lockton reports outline best practices to avoid computer data breaches

By: Judy Greenwald

Published February 06, 2012 - 3:21pm CST

Practical solutions for protecting computer data include developing a written information security plan, assessing data management requirements and developing a data breach plan, says a report on best practices issued by the Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. and two other organizations Monday.

Construction insurance rates could be rising: Lockton report

By: Matt Dunning

Published November 22, 2011 - 5:28pm CST

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Insurance rates for construction contractors, architects and engineers could be on the rise, according to new market reports from Lockton Cos. L.L.C. released this week.

Lockton names former Marsh vp as property risk control consultant

By: Joanne Wojcik

Published November 03, 2011 - 5:03pm CST

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Lockton Cos. L.L.C. is strengthening its technology practice in the San Francisco Bay area with the addition of Duane Caldwell as property risk control consultant.

Lockton names marine specialist focusing on cargo, storage risks

By: Judy Greenwald

Published October 26, 2011 - 1:38pm CST

NEW YORK—Lockton Cos. L.L.C. has named Joe Sheridan to the new post of marine specialist in its New York office, the Kansas City, Mo.-based broker said Wednesday.

Lockton taps Sun Microsystems exec to lead technology practice

By: Mike Tsikoudakis

Published October 26, 2011 - 12:17pm CST

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Lockton Cos. L.L.C. has named Kevin Hoskinson as technology practice leader based in San Jose, Calif.

Lockton to form joint venture with South African broker

Published October 19, 2011 - 1:41pm CST

Lockton Companies L.L.P. and First Equity Risk Management Services (Pty) Ltd. announced Wednesday that they intend to form a new South African joint venture company called Lockton First Equity to provide commercial insurance brokerage services in South Africa.

Lockton names two to reinsurance operation

Published October 12, 2011 - 12:17pm CST

Kansas City, Mo.-based Lockton Cos. L.L.C. has added has added two experienced reinsurance brokers to its Lockton Re operation, Lockton announced Wednesday.

2011 Insurance Broker Insights video: Global Expansion Challenges

Published September 30, 2011 - 11:11am CST

As brokerages expand internationally, they face a host of challenges, many of which are specific to their new markets. Our latest Insurance Broker Insights video, sponsored by Liberty Mutual, features brokerage executives discussing political and regulatory hurdles to global growth as well as what may be the biggest challenge.

Nadine Moore joins Lockton as senior vp, leaves Aon

By: Michael Bradford

Published September 28, 2011 - 1:11pm CST

CHICAGO—Nadine E. Moore is joining Lockton Cos. L.L.C. as a senior vp in the broker’s trade credit and political risk practice.

Lockton names two senior execs in Phoenix

Published September 22, 2011 - 1:16pm CST

Kansas City, Mo.-based Lockton Cos. L.L.C. has named two insurance executives to serve in newly created positions in its Phoenix office.

Brokerages make the InformationWeek 500 list

Published September 15, 2011 - 2:09pm CST

Several insurance brokerages were among those listed on the InformationWeek 500.

Lockton expands to Omaha; Hub announces acquisitions

Published September 08, 2011 - 11:25am CST

Kansas City, Mo.-based Lockton Cos. L.L.C. announced this week that it is expanding its insurance and risk management operations with the opening of an office in Omaha, Neb.

Lockton opens Philadelphia, Oslo offices

Published August 31, 2011 - 1:54pm CST

Kansas City-based Lockton Cos. L.L.C is opening a Philadelphia office to expand its capabilities for healthcare organizations.

Lockton bolsters Washington office

Published August 22, 2011 - 10:02am CST

Steve Conger has joined Lockton Cos. L.L.C.'s Washington office as vp and producer, Kansas City, Mo.-based Lockton announced late last week.