Lockton appoints alternative risk leader to expand specialty capabilities

Lockton has appointed a new leader for its alternative risk solutions practice as demand grows for customised risk financing and structured insurance programmes.

Ashleigh Sears (pictured) will assume the role of alternative risk solutions practice leader, based in Boston and reporting to Devin Beresheim, US risk solutions leader.

She will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the practice and overseeing a team of finance, accounting and credit specialists delivering solutions including captive consulting, parametric insurance, structured risk programmes, fronting arrangements and alternative collateral strategies.

Sears joins from Everest, where she served as head of alternative risk and national accounts excess casualty. She previously held roles including head of casualty at USQ Risk and a range of leadership positions at The Hartford.

She brings 17 years of casualty and alternative risk experience, spanning underwriting and carrier leadership roles.

Beresheim said: “Lockton is committed to delivering highly specialized alternative risk solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. I’m pleased that Ashleigh has joined Lockton and I am confident she is the right person to lead the practice at this time and expand on the excellent work our team is already doing.”

Sears added: “It’s an exciting time to be joining Lockton and the Alternative Risk Solutions Practice. I look forward to working with this talented team and further building our expertise to deliver lasting solutions for clients.”

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