Lockton Re adds to North American fac leadership

Lockton Re has made a series of senior appointments to its North American facultative business, including naming Rob McNamara chairman and Craig Wadman facultative leader.

Michael Pope and Jimmy Gulick have been appointed co-leaders of casualty facultative, while Aaron Augustyniak and Sterrett Woods have been named co-leaders of property facultative.

The appointments are effective immediately.

McNamara (pictured) joined Lockton Re in 2021 and has more than 30 years of facultative and treaty property and casualty reinsurance experience.

As chairman, North America facultative, he will advise on the overall facultative strategy across the region.

Wadman joined the broker in 2022 and has more than 20 years of experience across facultative and programmes.

As facultative leader, North America, he will lead the team and oversee delivery for clients.

Jeff Fleming, managing partner and head of property and casualty, North America, said: “Clients are looking for partners who can combine technical depth with responsive execution and strong market relationships.

“Rob has been instrumental in shaping that approach within our North American Facultative platform, and this expanded leadership structure gives us even greater focus as we continue advancing the business.”

Lockton Re said its North American facultative business serves more than 200 clients across property and casualty risks.

Robert Bisset, CEO, North America, Lockton Re, said: “The strength of our North American Facultative platform comes from the caliber, expertise, and collaboration of our team, whose focus on clients and market-leading execution continues to set Lockton Re apart.”

Fleming added: “One of Lockton Re’s strengths is bringing the right talent to every client.

“Rob, Craig, Michael, Jimmy, Augie, and Sterrett embody that approach, and I am excited to see them continue building on their achievements and contributions in these expanded roles.”