Kaiser Permanente Executive Joins Lockton Denver

DENVER, May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Leo Tokar has joined the Denver office of Lockton Companies, LLC, the world's largest privately held insurance broker, as Senior Vice President, Client Service Executive in the Benefits Department.  Leo will play a key role in developing strategic solutions for Lockton clients in the rapidly changing landscape of employee benefits.  Leo's prior experience with Kaiser offers Lockton clients a unique 360-degree perspective on solutions to health and welfare issues.

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Tokar was an executive at Kaiser Permanente for the past 11 years and was most recently Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Business Development. Prior to that, he headed Kaiser's actuarial and underwriting departments for several years. While at Kaiser, he was responsible for many of its programs and product innovations.

"Leo's addition is an important enhancement to our operation as we strive to provide the best and most innovative client service," said Bill Lindsay, President of Lockton Benefit Group in Denver.

Tokar can be reached at the Lockton Office by telephone at 303-414-6000.

Of the 3,800 professionals employed by Lockton Companies, LLC, worldwide, 260 of them are based in its Denver office, located at 8110 East Union Avenue. The Denver office, which opened in 1979, specializes in insurance, benefits and risk management services in the real estate, construction, healthcare, food service and transportation industries. It also has strong expertise in executive risks for corporations.

About Lockton

The 3,800 professionals at Lockton provide more than 15,000 clients around the world with insurance, benefits, surety and risk management services, offering an uncommon level of client service. From its founding in 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, Lockton has grown to become the 10th largest insurance broker in the world.  You can learn more at www.lockton.com.

SOURCE Lockton