Lockton, the world’s largest privately held and independent insurance brokerage, has announced that Ashleigh Sears will assume the role of Alternative Risk Solutions Practice Leader.
In this role, Sears will lead the strategic direction of Lockton’s Alternative Risk Solutions Practice. She will oversee a team of finance, accounting, and credit specialists who design and implement programs that align with clients’ risk financing and insurance needs. The practice delivers a broad suite of capabilities, including captive consulting, parametric insurance, structured risk solutions, fronting arrangements, alternative collateral strategies, and other customized program structures.
“Lockton is committed to delivering highly specialized alternative risk solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients,” said Devin Beresheim, U.S. Risk Solutions Leader. “I’m pleased that Ashleigh has joined Lockton and I am confident she is the right person to lead the practice at this time and expand on the excellent work our team is already doing.”
Sears brings 17 years of casualty and alternative risk experience to the role, with a background spanning both underwriting and carrier leadership positions. She joins Lockton from Everest, where she served as Head of Alternative Risk and National Accounts Excess Casualty. Prior to Everest, she was Head of Casualty at USQ Risk, overseeing the development and execution of structured and alternative risk transfer solutions within the casualty sector. She also held several leadership roles at The Hartford.
“It’s an exciting time to be joining Lockton and the Alternative Risk Solutions Practice,” said Sears. “I look forward to working with this talented team and further building our expertise to deliver lasting solutions for clients.”
Sears will be based in Boston and report to Beresheim.