Lockton beefs up crisis management unit with key appointments

Global re/insurance broker Lockton has bolstered its crisis management capabilities with key senior appointments.

Helen Sandford has been appointed as head of special crime and Freddie Schlesinger as head of product recall and reputational risk.

Both promotions are effective May 1, and they are aimed at supporting the growth of the crisis management team, including war, terrorism & political violence, special crime, and product recall & reputational risk. 

Sandford was previously assistant vice president at Lockton, serving as special crime lead for the Lockton crisis management team. Schlesinger joined Lockton in 2019, serving as vice president and has experience in product recall.

The appointments follow the appointment of James Bannister as head of war, terrorism & political violence in the crisis management team last year. 

Sandford and Schlesinger will report to Matt Humphries, head of crisis management, who said: “We are growing rapidly and differentiating ourself from our peers through getting niche expertise to our clients & prospects. As we grow, I am delighted that we have the strength in depth to continually promote from within. Freddie and Helen are the latest example of our approach to talent development.”

Humphries commented: “Recent global dynamics have seen a significant uptick in frequency of crises events and highlighted the importance of crisis management plans. Their skillset and insights will be instrumental in maintaining the momentum the team has built and delivering bespoke insurance solutions, formulated to manage the precise risks our clients face. Lockton’s unique proposition is deliberately aligned to achieve economies of scale and to make Crisis Management a standalone conversation.”

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