Lockton, the world’s largest privately held insurance broker, announced today that Eric Braverman and Eric Bill are joining the firm to build the industry’s premier advice and solution-driven Lawyers Professional Liability Practice. Braverman joins as Senior Vice President, Professional Services Practice Leader, and Bill as Senior Account Executive. Braverman will report to Chris Casper, Managing Director for Lockton’s Midwest Financial Services business, and Bill will report to Braverman. They are both based in Chicago.
“We are very excited to add expertise and deepen our offerings in the professional services space,” said Brian Roberts, Chief Operating Officer of Lockton’s Midwest region. “We continue to invest in new talent and resources that will deliver our clients the best possible solutions. I am excited to watch this duo build an elite practice dedicated to law firms and their unique risk challenges.”
Braverman brings 20 years of experience to Lockton, most recently serving as a Managing Director at Aon. He has a proven track record of leadership and skill in all aspects of securing legal malpractice, employment practices liability and management liability insurance for large law firms. His expertise in negotiating, evaluating and interpreting policy language delivers consistent value to his clients.
As a specialty lines insurance professional, Bill brings a wealth of experience in providing customized risk management solutions to leading law, accounting and consulting firms. He joins Lockton from Aspen Insurance Group, where he held the position of Assistant Vice President. He was previously a Senior Vice President and Executive Director at Aon. Braverman and Bill will further elevate Lockton’s service offerings and continue delivering exceptional value to its clients in the professional services industry.
“I knew Lockton was the place where we could build a team that brings innovative risk solutions to law firms,” said Braverman. “Lockton’s depth of resources paired with its private ownership means we can create something special that will last into the future.”