Sime Darby Lockton is one of Malaysia’s leading professional risk services firms specializing in and delivering risk management, insurance, and takaful solutions.

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Welcome to Lockton Sime

Lockton Sime is one of the nation’s leading professional risk services firms, specializing in risk management, insurance, and takaful solutions.

With a global presence and a trusted network of resources through Lockton’s international offices, we deliver services worldwide while maintaining the local expertise needed to navigate Malaysia’s unique business environment.

We take the time to understand our clients’ businesses, not just our own. Our goal is to provide tailored recommendations and solutions that serve our clients’ best interests, enabling them to focus on growth and performance.

Our approach combines industry best practices with creativity and innovation, ensuring that every solution is both effective and forward-looking.

Above all, honesty and integrity guide everything we do. Every transaction is carried out with the highest professional and ethical standards.

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Lockton Secures Reinsurance Licence in Saudi Arabia 

Appoints Mohammed Al Rowais as CEO for Reinsurance Lockton Secures Reinsurance Licence in Saudi Arabia Appoints Mohammed Al Rowais as CEO for Reinsurance

CDP Group and Lockton Form Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Global Employee Benefits Governance

CDP Group and Lockton today announced a strategic partnership in Shanghai, combining CDP’s human capital management expertise with Lockton’s global insurance brokerage capabilities to strengthen cross border employee benefits, compliance and workforce risk management. The partnership aims to jointly develop best practices in global core talent benefits and help organizations build resilient, people centric structures in increasingly complex international environments.CDP Group and Lockton today announced a strategic partnership in Shanghai, combining CDP’s human capital management expertise with Lockton’s global insurance brokerage capabilities to strengthen cross border employee benefits, compliance and workforce risk management. The partnership aims to jointly develop best practices in global core talent benefits and help organizations build resilient, people centric structures in increasingly complex international environments.

Livy Dai Joins Lockton as CEO, China

Lockton Appoints Livy Dai as CEO of Lockton China to Drive Strategic Growth
SHANGHAI [9 March 2026] – Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage, is proud to announce the appointment of Livy Dai as the new CEO of Lockton China. Based in Shanghai, Livy will report directly to Alex Yip, CEO of Lockton Greater China, as part of a strategic initiative to scale operations in one of the world's most dynamic economies.

With nearly 30 years of risk management and insurance brokerage experience, Livy joins Lockton following a distinguished career at Aon, where he was instrumental in establishing their presence in China. His expertise in developing long-term business strategies and his "client-first" leadership style will be pivotal in unlocking new growth potential for Lockton’s partners and communities.

Key Highlights of Livy Dai’s Leadership:

Decades of Expertise: 29 years of industry experience, including pivotal roles at Aon-COFCO.

Proven Track Record: Successfully launched and managed multiple branch offices across China.

Strategic Vision: Specialized in helping Chinese businesses expand internationally with tailored risk management solutions.

Industry Recognition: Named a Shanghai Leading Financial Talent in 2021.

"Livy’s appointment reinforces Lockton’s commitment to attracting top-tier talent," said Alex Yip, CEO of Lockton Greater China. "Together, we will leverage our unique Greater China advantage to deliver superior outcomes for our clients and associates."

This leadership transition marks a significant milestone in Lockton’s expansion across Asia, ensuring the firm remains at the forefront of innovation and client service in the global insurance market.Lockton Appoints Livy Dai as CEO of Lockton China to Drive Strategic Growth
SHANGHAI [9 March 2026] – Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage, is proud to announce the appointment of Livy Dai as the new CEO of Lockton China. Based in Shanghai, Livy will report directly to Alex Yip, CEO of Lockton Greater China, as part of a strategic initiative to scale operations in one of the world's most dynamic economies.

With nearly 30 years of risk management and insurance brokerage experience, Livy joins Lockton following a distinguished career at Aon, where he was instrumental in establishing their presence in China. His expertise in developing long-term business strategies and his "client-first" leadership style will be pivotal in unlocking new growth potential for Lockton’s partners and communities.

Key Highlights of Livy Dai’s Leadership:

Decades of Expertise: 29 years of industry experience, including pivotal roles at Aon-COFCO.

Proven Track Record: Successfully launched and managed multiple branch offices across China.

Strategic Vision: Specialized in helping Chinese businesses expand internationally with tailored risk management solutions.

Industry Recognition: Named a Shanghai Leading Financial Talent in 2021.

"Livy’s appointment reinforces Lockton’s commitment to attracting top-tier talent," said Alex Yip, CEO of Lockton Greater China. "Together, we will leverage our unique Greater China advantage to deliver superior outcomes for our clients and associates."

This leadership transition marks a significant milestone in Lockton’s expansion across Asia, ensuring the firm remains at the forefront of innovation and client service in the global insurance market.

Critical minerals: managing risk amid the rush

The ever-growing role of critical minerals within the global economy is increasing government demand for secure, reliable, and sustainable supply. As a result, critical minerals policy is now a decisive factor in determining which mining, metals, and minerals projects get financed and permitted, and the basis and terms on which they are insured.

Engaging intelligently within the framework of governmental and other strategies can create strategic advantage and help access state support – but only if the inherent risks are understood and mitigated against.The ever-growing role of critical minerals within the global economy is increasing government demand for secure, reliable, and sustainable supply. As a result, critical minerals policy is now a decisive factor in determining which mining, metals, and minerals projects get financed and permitted, and the basis and terms on which they are insured.

Engaging intelligently within the framework of governmental and other strategies can create strategic advantage and help access state support – but only if the inherent risks are understood and mitigated against.
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