Houston, TX – February X, 2025 – Lockton, the world's largest privately held independent insurance brokerage firm, is pleased to announce that Jennifer Speer has joined its Houston office as a Senior Vice President and Market Director. The hiring of Speer underscores Lockton’s aggressive growth and continued expansion in the Houston and Gulf Coast region through the acquisition of top talent.
“We are thrilled that Jennifer has joined the Lockton family,” said Steve Idoux, CEO Lockton. “She brings a wealth of knowledge, skills, and expertise to our firm. We have been intentional in hiring experienced leaders like Jennifer as we continue to build on our accelerated expansion in Houston.”
An accomplished industry professional, Speer most recently was at Higginbotham & Associates as Director, Population Health Management, leading a team of Health Risk Management Consultants across 10 states servicing more than 300 clients with a focus on employee health care and worksite culture. She also developed, implemented, and managed worksite wellness programs for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Lockheed Martin, and Jacobs Engineering.
“Lockton’s strong culture, which values individuality and prioritizes a client-focused approach to employee benefits, offered an excellent opportunity for me to align my values with impactful work,” said Speer. “The firm’s deep pride in the service they provide to clients and the experience they create for employees motivated me to join the Lockton family.”
Speer is a graduate of Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned a Master of Arts from the University of Houston in Fitness and Human Performance with a concentration in Organizational Development. She served as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston for over 15 years and now is a content expert and special speaker for university-related programs specializing in worksite health solutions.
“Jennifer’s deep connections in Houston, along with her vast experience in employee healthcare and workplace culture, perfectly align with our goals to expand our presence in the market,” said Nick Serrault, Chief Operating Officer of Lockton. “As we continue to grow, she represents the kind of talented professional we’re seeking to join our team of experts in Houston.”
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