Ben Ryan has joined Lockton Re, the global reinsurance business of the world’s largest privately held independent insurance broker, as a senior broker within the non-marine retrocession and property specialty team in London.

Matt Foreman, Lockton Re’s head of non-marine retrocession and property specialty, said: “His excellent experience broking and operating in the London, USA and Bermuda marketplaces will enhance our holistic offering and geographical reach to clients.

“Ben’s analytical approach and broad network will be a huge asset as we continue to grow our division and seek to bring innovative structures and solutions to clients. We are all excited to be working with Ben as we head into a very busy and complex renewal season at 1 January.”

Robert Bisset, chairman of global retrocession and property specialty, Bermuda and Market Capital, Lockton Re, said: “Ben is a fantastic addition to not only the retrocession and property specialty team but our entire global Lockton Re team.

“His decision to join exemplifies our ability to continue to attract top talent in our industry. We are building a leading reinsurance broker focused on client-service, creativity, analytics, and execution. Ben’s boundless energy, contagious enthusiasm, global perspective and strong intellect complement our proposition as we grow our client base.”