MIRAMAR, Fla., June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton Companies, LLC, the world's largest privately held insurance broker, has expanded its Florida office with the addition of Ed Rivas. His duties will include managing existing clients, working with middle market accounts and assisting with new business.
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Rivas joins Lockton as an Account Executive, bringing a wealth of knowledge, with 29 years of experience in employee benefits, human resources and risk management. Rivas has assisted clients in all aspects of employee benefits.
"Ed has an extensive HR background that has already proven to be very helpful in establishing and securing relationships with our clients," said Isabel Nelsen, Vice President at Lockton Florida.
Prior to joining Lockton, Rivas spent 11 years as Director of Human Resources and Safety for Arch Aluminum and Glass. During that time, Rivas oversaw 2,000 employees within 28 company locations. Rivas also spent 18 years as an insurance carrier representative and independent insurance broker.
"I have been on both sides, which helps me day-to-day in servicing clients because I have been in their shoes. I can assist them with more than just employee benefits," said Rivas.
Rivas graduated from Florida State University with a masters degree in risk management and insurance. He has professional designations as a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) as well as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR).
"Ed is a very hard working individual. He is extremely personable and professional. He will serve our team and our clients well," added Nelsen.
Lockton's Florida office is located at 3601 SW 160th Avenue, Ste. 200. Rivas can be reached at 954-883-2024 or [email protected].
ABOUT LOCKTON
More than 4,100 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, USA, Lockton has grown to become the largest privately held insurance broker in the world and 9th largest overall. Business Insurance recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance." You can learn more at www.lockton.com.
SOURCE Lockton Companies, LLC
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