Lockton Expands Environmental Risk Management Expertise

John Wasilchuk to focus on environmental risks and insurance coverage

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Feb 03, 2014, 01:38 ET

CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton announced the addition of John Wasilchuk as an Account Executive focusing on environmental risk management. Lockton is the world's largest privately held insurance broker.

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Lockton expands environmental risk management expertise with the addition of John Wasilchuk. (PRNewsFoto/Lockton) (PRNewsFoto/LOCKTON)

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Wasilchuk serves as a resource for clients and colleagues by identifying risks and providing guidance and advice on environmental issues. He is responsible for placement of environmental insurance coverage for Lockton clients and maintaining relationships with environmental underwriters and carriers.

"We are thrilled to add John's expertise to our team," said Casey Warnecke, COO of Lockton's Chicago operation. "His environmental science background will allow us to provide more detailed and tailored solutions to our clients who face environmental risks."

Prior to joining Lockton, Wasilchuk worked at Marsh, where he focused on designing, negotiating, placing, and servicing environmental insurance programs. He has also worked as an environmental scientist and project manager at several environmental services firms across the country. He holds a bachelor of science in environmental management from Indiana University.

John Wasilchuk will operate out of the Chicago office at 525 W. Monroe, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60661. He can be reached by phone at (312)669-6900 or via email: [email protected].

About Lockton
More than 4,950 professionals at Lockton provide 35,000 clients around the world with risk management, insurance, and employee benefits consulting 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 insurance broker in the world and 9th largest overall. Independent researcher Greenwich Associates has awarded Lockton its Service Excellence Award for risk management for large companies. For four consecutive years, Business Insurance 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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