Lockton Re starts push for Western US business

Lockton Re has announced Andrew Ferrier has joined as senior broker, as the company initiates a build-out of Lockton Re’s West Coast property and casualty business. He will be based in San Francisco.

Nick Durant, chief executive of North America at Lockton Re, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Andy to Lockton Re. His expertise and exceptional client service are an excellent addition to our team. Lockton Re continues to expand and attract clients across a wide range of business areas and regions, and Andrew is a critical part of our expansion.”

Ferrier brings over 30 years of industry and reinsurance broking experience to Lockton Re, specialising in servicing MGA business, regional insurance carriers, and large national writers. Most recently, he was managing director at Guy Carpenter, handling various lines of business, including E&S casualty, commercial property, professional liability, auto, and served as the West Coast liaison for the MGA Programs Practice. Before that, he was head of the MGA business for the Western Region and managed the San Francisco office for JLT Re. He has also held various broking leadership roles at Aon and Aon Benfield. 

“I am thrilled to be joining Lockton Re, helping to establish a West Coast presence and building on the momentum created by Tim, Nick, Claude, and the rest of the team,” said Ferrier. “Lockton Re’s innovative capabilities, collaborative culture, and steadfast advocacy for its clients are an ideal fit for me and the clients I will be privileged to represent.”

“Andy’s extensive reinsurance experience in a wide variety of insurance platforms and lines of business is ideally suited for Lockton Re’s client offerings as we continue to scale our business,” added Durant.

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