Knier Promoted in Lockton's Atlanta Office

Experienced Account Manager Promoted to Unit Manager

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Jul 03, 2012, 02:44 ET

ATLANTA, July 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton promoted Jay Knier to Unit Manager at Lockton's Atlanta office. In his new position, he will work with Lockton's team members serving commercial clients on their risk and insurance needs. Lockton is the world's largest privately held insurance broker.

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"Jay is a strategic thinker and planner when it comes to commercial insurance program design and implementation," said Frank Eldridge, SVP CID Manager. In his previous position, "Jay formed strong relationships and is a respected risk management advisor among clients and carriers."

Knier's experience includes 18 years of insurance brokerage background including three years at Lockton. He also held positions at Marsh and Wausau Insurance.

Knier holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from University of Wisconsin La Crosse.

Knier can be reached at Lockton in Atlanta at 404-460-0739 or [email protected]. His office is located at 3280 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30305.

About Lockton

More than 4,450 professionals at Lockton provide more than 15,000 clients around the world with insurance, benefits, and risk management services, offering an uncommon level of client service. From its founding in 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri, Lockton has grown to become the largest privately held insurance broker in the world and 9th largest overall. Independent researcher Greenwich Associates awarded Lockton its 2011 Service Excellence Award for risk management for large companies. For three consecutive years, Business Insurance has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."

SOURCE Lockton