New Roles Support Lockton Re's Expanded Client and Capabilities Portfolios
NEW YORK, JANUARY 9th, 2026—Lockton Re, the reinsurance business of the world’s largest privately held independent insurance broker, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Bisset as CEO, North America, and Nick Durant as Global Vice Chairman. Both roles come into effect from February 1st this year.
Tim Gardner, Global CEO, Lockton Re, said “These leadership changes position us well for an exceptional 2026, and many more years to come, supporting Lockton Re’s strategic ambitions as we scale both our North American business, and International business, which remains under the leadership of Keith Harrison, International CEO. Bob and Nick have been pivotal to the set-up of our business, and the growth we have achieved as a global platform to date. I’m excited for them to have the opportunity to expand their roles working with a broader number of clients, markets and colleagues as we maintain our focus on developing both the capabilities we offer and the number of clients we support. We continue to exceed our aspirations and have grown to more than 500 colleagues in 23 locations around the globe. These appointments signal a new phase of growth and success for Lockton Re.”
Bringing three decades of industry expertise and experience of working in the US, Sydney, Bermuda and London, Bisset joined Lockton Re in 2021 as Chairman, Global Retrocession & Property Specialty, Bermuda and Market Capital, as well as a member of the Lockton Re Global Executive Committee. He has built out all of these areas, supporting the launch of new practices and capabilities. Bisset will continue to foster his current connections across North America and throughout the global marketplace to support the next phase of development for Lockton Re in North America.
Durant was part of the small founding group that launched Lockton Re in North America in 2019, bringing experience in sales, client segments and product specialties. Joining as CEO, North America, and a member of the Global Executive Committee, welcoming over 200 colleagues and opening 11 offices in the region from a standing start, in the last six years. In this new role as Global Vice Chairman, Durant will focus on capital solutions, global account growth, and the development of emerging global segments.
Tim Gardner, concludes, “At the heart of Lockton Re is our collaborative culture and the motivation to deploy the right people, every day, for every client. Bob and Nick are exemplars of this drive, and I could not be more pleased to see them build on their success and contributions to date in these new roles.”