Lockton Adds Veteran Commercial Insurance Leader to Atlanta Operations

ATLANTA, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton Companies, the world's largest privately held, independent insurance broker, announced Andrew Carr has joined its Atlanta office as Commercial Insurance Team Leader.  He will work with Lockton's clients to deliver complex property and casualty insurance programs, help drive strategic client and carrier initiatives, and mentor senior client service staff.

Carr joins Lockton with 39 years experience in the insurance industry, both in the United States and the United Kingdom. The bulk of his career has been devoted to the design and service of complex risk management programs. Most recently, Carr was Managing Principal in the Atlanta office of Integro Insurance Brokers. Prior to that, he was Managing Director for Marsh.

A native of Yorkshire, Carr began his insurance career at Sedgwick in the UK. He is active in community service, participating in triathlons and other endurance events to raise money for blood cancer research.

"Andrew brings a very high level of expertise and experience to Lockton. His proven track record of service will benefit our property and casualty insurance clients," said Manoj Sharma, Chief Operating Officer of Lockton's Southeast operations. "We are so pleased Andrew has joined our team, and look forward to working alongside him."

Carr will work in Lockton's Atlanta office at 3280 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 250. He can be reached at (404) 460-3600.

About LocktonMore than 6,000 professionals at Lockton provide 50,000 clients around the world with risk management, insurance, employee benefits consulting, and retirement services that improve their businesses. From its founding in 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri, Lockton has attracted entrepreneurial professionals who have driven its growth to become the largest privately held, independent insurance broker in the world and 9th largest overall. For seven consecutive years, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance." To see the latest insights from Lockton's experts, check Lockton Market Update.

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