Lockton Re Bermuda has appointed Jeremy “Jez” England Lee to the newly created role of chairman, subject to appropriate approvals. He is expected to relocate to Bermuda in early 2027.

Key Takeaways

  • The appointment is intended to strengthen senior capabilities in the Bermuda office.
  • England Lee joined Lockton Re in 2021 and has nearly five decades of industry experience.
  • The company says the new role is the first step in its investment and appointment plans for Bermuda.

Lockton Re Bermuda leadership plans

Tim Gardner, Lockton Re’s global chief executive officer, said the role is the first step in the company’s investment plans and key appointments for Bermuda. The reinsurance broker is also preparing to support clients through the January 1 renewal period.

England Lee said he looked forward to expanding support for business on the island and for global clients. Lockton Re is the reinsurance broking business of independent insurance broker Lockton.

England Lee’s reinsurance career

England Lee joined Lockton Re’s non-marine retrocession and property specialty division in London in June 2021. Lockton’s 2021 announcement of his arrival said he would work with colleagues in Bermuda and the United States; the division now operates as a unified global team across London, Bermuda and the US.

He began his career in 1978 at Lloyd’s D.E. Harman Syndicate. He later held senior positions at CT Bowring, which became Carpenter Bowring, joined Benfield as a director in 1996 and subsequently worked in Aon’s Global Re Specialty team.

Next milestone

The appointment remains subject to approvals, with England Lee’s relocation expected in early 2027.

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