Lockton appoints Jessica Cullen to lead new US Casualty Practice

Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker today announces the appointment of Jessica Cullen to lead its US Casualty practice in London.

Jessica, who is relocating from New York, will be responsible for leading the practice with respect to London and Bermuda wholesale for US Casualty placement. She joins from Gallagher US where she held the role of Managing Director of the Casualty Practice.

Jessica’s appointment will see her lead and coordinate the strategic production and placement of US casualty client solutions within the UK, European and Bermuda markets, while also bringing a focal point and enhanced collaboration between the markets which encompasses P&C, Energy and Construction Casualty verticals in the UK.

This move accompanies the combination of Lockton’s casualty teams and business from across their existing US Casualty, Bermuda, Energy and Construction teams. Jessica takes up her new role with immediate effect and will report to Blake Roseveare, Leader - Lockton Global Energy and P&C Specialty.

“Bringing together our expertise and teams under one offering represents the next stage for our Specialty business,” Blake Roseveare said. “By increasing access and joining up our expertise, we will consistently provide our clients with the solutions, fresh thinking, and ability in the market they need. I am certain that with Jessica at the helm, our clients, international offices and the market will all rapidly feel the benefits of the new practice.”

“This practice is about integrating the vast resources of the global Casualty market to serve our US clients,” Jessica Cullen said. “The team’s expertise is market-leading, driven by a singular focus on bringing exceptional service and creative solutions to our clients. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to establish and steer it.”