Jeff Schermerhorn Appointed Vice President of Lockton Companies' Cyber Technology Practice

Experienced cyber security professional will serve as advisor on cyber and technology risks.

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Sep 24, 2015, 01:46 ET

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton Companies announces Jeff Schermerhorn has joined the leadership team of its Cyber Technology Practice as Vice President. Schermerhorn will offer clients tailored programs to shelter them from the increasing threat of cyber attacks. Lockton is the world's largest privately held, independent insurance broker.

Jeff Schermerhorn joins Lockton's Cyber Technology Practice as Vice President.

"I am thrilled to have Jeff as a part of Lockton and our practice," said Laurie Schwarz, Senior Vice President of Lockton's Cyber team. "I am really looking forward to working with Jeff as he shares our vision of creating innovative, tailored insurance solutions for our clients while being their trusted advisor and passionate advocate."

Schermerhorn will focus on customizing professional liability and cyber liability insurance programs for clients. Specializing in comprehensive reviews of clients' E&O and cyber liability exposures, he will produce tailored solutions in the most robust and cost-effective manner possible.

"I welcome this opportunity to join Lockton and be a key part of its Cyber Technology Practice," said Schermerhorn. "I look forward to working with clients to protect them from the growing cyber threats and helping ensure their businesses stay safe and are provided with complete coverage."

Prior to his position at Lockton, Schermerhorn served as Vice President, National Cyber Liability and E&O practice for Marsh & McLennan Companies. Previously he was product counsel in US specialty division/professional risks for CNA Insurance, and he has served as corporate attorney in California.

Schermerhorn holds a bachelor's degree in political science from California State University, earned his juris doctor from the Chapman University School of Law, and achieved his MBA in finance and technology from the New York University Stern School of Business.

Schermerhorn will be based in Lockton's Los Angeles office located at 725 South Figueora, 35^th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The office number is 213.689.0065.

About Lockton
More than 5,600 professionals at Lockton provide 48,000 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 10^thlargest overall. For six 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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