Lockton Re, the reinsurance business of the world’s largest privately held independent insurance broker, has appointed Mark Wilkinson as International Head of Analytics.

Lockton Re opened a Bermuda office in 2021. Claude Yoder, Global Head of Analytics, Lockton Re, said: “Mark is a great addition to our expanding analytics team.

“Over the last year we have grown our analytics capability in London by nearly 50 per cent and are continuing to invest across the globe both in terms of people and technology.

“This new role is part of our continued innovation drive, ensuring the right people and technology are in place for our clients and markets.”

Robert Bisset, chairman of Global Retrocession & Property Specialty, Bermuda, and Market Capital, said: “We remain very active with RFPs as well as having a substantial renewal portfolio so it will be excellent to have someone of Mark’s calibre to add further expertise and support to the team.

“Our highly analytical approach is very well received by clients, prospects, and markets across the globe, and we will continue to focus on this important part of Lockton Re.”

Keith Harrison, International chief executive, Lockton Re, said: “We have experienced fast paced growth over the last four years in terms of our team, our capabilities, and our clients.

“Analytics remains at the core of this success and we will continue to invest in this important area, welcoming market leading talent like Mark to the team. We all look forward to working with him as we continue on this exciting journey”.

Mr Wilkinson, who will be based in London, has more than 25 years of (re)insurance experience, and was most recently head of UK Actuarial at Aon.