Lockton poaches retro and London market property expert from Aon

Lockton Re, the reinsurance arm of broker Lockton, has bolstered its non-marine retrocession and property specialty division in London with a new hire from  Aon.

Jeremy England Lee was most recently part of the Global Re Speciality team at Aon.

He has over four decades of industry experience starting his career in 1978 at Lloyd’s D.E. Harman Syndicate. He then moved to Bowring which later became Carpenter Bowring, holding key positions in facultative, North American treaty and retrocession before joining Benfield in 1996 as a director for retrocession.

Keith Harrison, international CEO of Lockton Re, said: “Jeremy brings extensive experience, having successfully navigated buyers through multiple market cycles and challenges. His understanding of the many nuances of the market make him a terrific addition to the Lockton Re client offering.”

Matt Foreman, head of non-marine retrocession and property specialty at Lockton Re in London, said: “What a great time for Jez to join Lockton Re, with our focus on exceptional client service and fierce independence, he is an industry heavyweight who will be a fantastic asset to our capabilities.”

Robert Bisset, chairman of global retrocession & property speciality, Bermuda and Market Capital, Lockton Re, added: “Jez brings deep expertise in Retrocession and London Market Property combined with an excellent market reputation and wide ranging relationships. Whilst Jeremy will be based in London he will also be highly engaged in advising retrocessional clients around the globe, and working with colleagues in Bermuda and the USA.”

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