Lockton Re boosts marine & energy unit with Lloyd's Market talent

Lockton Re, the global reinsurance arm of broker Lockton, has hired Tom Berry to join its marine & energy division in London as a senior broker.

Berry has spent much of his career at JLT Re in the marine & energy division before taking various underwriting positions in the Lloyd's Market at Munich Re Syndicate and Lancashire Insurance Group focusing on marine, energy & specialty lines.

Jerry Ridge, head of marine & energy at Lockton Re, said: “Great to have Tom joining us. As our client base continues to grow we are delighted to be able to add Tom’s depth of expertise to meet this demand. His experience in the London and International Markets covers both broking and underwriting giving him a valuable all round perspective”.

Martin Stephenson, chairman of marine & energy at Lockton Re, added: “Not only does Tom bring deep seated technical expertise but his energy, enthusiasm and drive are a great fit for our collaborative culture. We are very excited that Tom will be joining Lockton Re and look forward to working with him.”

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