Lockton, the world’s largest privately owned insurance brokerage, is pleased to announce two key appointments to its growing Professional and Executive Risk team. These hires reflect Lockton’s continued investment in deep, specialist expertise and its commitment to delivering trusted, highly-valued advice to clients across Australia.
Craig Claughton will join Lockton in early July as National Manager – Financial Institutions, based in Queensland. Mr. Claughton brings more than 40 years of industry experience, including 23 years at Marsh where he most recently served as Managing Director and Chairman for their Financial and Professional Liability Practice (Pacific Region).
A well-known advocate for the Financial Institutions sector, Mr. Claughton has represented some of Australia’s largest banks, listed companies and professional services firms. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Insurance), is a Senior Associate of ANZIIF, a member of NIBA, and was named NIBA Broker of the Year (NSW/ACT) in 2021.
His appointment marks a significant step in enhancing Lockton’s Financial Institutions offering, and he will play a national and international role in shaping Lockton’s approach to this strategically important sector.
Also joining the team is Dennis Moens, who will commence on 7 July as a Client Manager, based in Sydney. Mr. Moens brings 18 years of Financial Lines experience across underwriting and broking, and has worked extensively with corporate and listed clients across financial and professional services sectors. A qualified lawyer, Mr. Moens’ technical expertise and advisory focus will support Lockton’s client-centric approach, particularly in complex and regulated environments. Commenting on the appointments, George Harding, General Manager – Professional & Executive Risk, said:
“Craig and Dennis bring significant capability to our business. Craig’s four decades of experience and leadership in Financial Institutions is well recognised across the market, and Dennis adds valuable depth in our advisory-focused client service.”
These appointments further cement Lockton’s position as a leading provider of risk advisory and insurance solutions for Australia’s financial institutions, professional services firms and corporate clients.
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