Marine Expert Joins Lockton After 30 Years in Industry

Anita Farmer has a record of success with a diverse client portfolio

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Jan 05, 2018, 11:16 ET

NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Anita Farmer is no stranger to the marine and cargo business. She has been servicing clients and strengthening market relationships for more than 30 years. She joins Lockton – the world's largest privately held insurance broker –as marine department manager and team leader based in New York City.

Anita Farmer joins Lockton as Marine Team Unit Manager in New York City.

"Both our clients and Associates will greatly benefit from Anita's expertise in marine insurance and specialized risk," said Chris DiLullo, executive vice president in Lockton's Northeast US operations. "With more than three decades in the marine business, Anita has fostered relationships that will greatly benefit our clients."

Prior to joining Lockton, Farmer spent almost a decade at Gallagher. She was directly involved in account oversight, marketing, coverage negotiations, and production in the areas of marine cargo, stock throughput, motor truck cargo, warehousemen's legal and specialty risks. Throughout her career Farmer has worked with domestic and multinational clients to deliver customized solutions.

In her new role, Farmer will help clients develop risk management strategies and structure, negotiate, and implement complex marine insurance programs. She will also lead a team of marine insurance professionals from Lockton's New York office.

Farmer is a licensed insurance broker and holds the professional designation Associate in Risk Management (ARM). She is also an associate member of American Institute of Marine Underwriters (AIUM).

Farmer will be based in Lockton's New York City office, which is located at 1185 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2010, New York, NY 10036. The New York office can be reached by calling 646-572-7300.

About Lockton
Lockton is a global professional services firm with 6,500 Associates who advise clients on protecting their people, property and reputations. Lockton has grown to become the world's largest privately held, independent insurance broker by helping clients achieve their business objectives.

For nine 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.

SOURCE Lockton