Lockton, the world’s largest privately owned insurance brokerage, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Queenstown, New Zealand, led by General Manager, Mark Hyland.
The new office opening further demonstrates Lockton’s strong commitment to the New Zealand market, adding to existing locations in Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch.
Craig Buckle, Chief Executive Officer, Lockton New Zealand said: “I’m delighted to announce this expansion of our South Island presence, which supports our strategic growth ambitions. Since establishing our New Zealand operations in 2021, we have made a meaningful impact delivering tailored insurance and risk advisory services to clients.
“This new office positions us to build further momentum while providing the exceptional client service levels that Lockton is known for. I’m excited to see the positive impact the Queenstown team will make to the local community and beyond.”
The new office will be led by Mark Hyland, an insurance industry leader and Queenstown local. Mark brings decades of client management experience, specialising in commercial insurance and aviation risk.
Commenting on his appointment as Queenstown General Manager, Mark said: “I’m excited to be leading Lockton’s newest branch and bringing the world’s largest privately owned insurance broker to the Southern Lakes region. Queenstown is an incredibly dynamic market, and we’re building a strong local team with the expertise to meet the needs of businesses here.
“Opening our office at 36 Shotover Street is an important milestone for us. It allows us to build stronger relationships locally while connecting clients to Lockton’s global expertise and resources.”
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Lockton's private ownership empowers its 13,100+ Associates doing business in over 140 countries to focus solely on clients' risk, insurance and people needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers deep industry knowledge and product specialisation with a passion for serving clients.
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