Lockton Companies Inc.

Lockton Companies Inc. is the world's largest privately held, independent insurance brokerage firm, providing a comprehensive range of insurance, risk management, employee benefits, and retirement services. Founded in 1966 by Jack Lockton, the company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with plans to open a new global headquarters in Leawood, Kansas, in 2030. Its mission is to be the worldwide value and service leader in its specialized fields.

The firm offers a broad spectrum of services, including commercial risk and insurance placement covering property & casualty, cyber, professional and executive liability, marine, aviation, environmental risk, surety, and political and trade credit risks. Lockton also provides risk analytics, loss prevention, claims advocacy, people solutions, transaction liability, and reinsurance through Lockton Re. These services cater to a diverse client base, including businesses, employers, public entities, insurers, and affluent individuals and families across more than 100 countries.

In fiscal year 2025, Lockton reported global revenue exceeding $4.0 billion, marking its 56th consecutive year of revenue growth. Ron Lockton serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Recent developments include the launch of Lockton SAGE, an enterprise intelligence platform integrating proprietary data, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities in August 2026. The company was also named in an NBA investigation concerning the Los Angeles Clippers in September 2026 and faced accusations from Willis Towers Watson regarding the alleged "smash and grab" of a construction team in August/September 2026. Additionally, Lockton announced new U.S. Casualty leadership in October 2026, promoting Vince Gaffigan to lead the practice.