Lockton names CEO for Texas P&C business

Lockton Companies, the world’s largest privately held independent insurance brokerage firm, has announced the appointment of Jeff Henningsen (pictured above) as CEO for its Texas P&C business, with teams in Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, New Orleans, and Birmingham, Ala.

Henningsen is based in Houston. He has served as president of Lockton’s Texas P&C business for several years.

Henningsen has 27 years of industry experience, 21 of them with Lockton. He is a recognized expert on the insurance needs of the private equity community across a spectrum of industries, Lockton said.

“Not only is Jeff an outstanding insurance professional, but he is also a committed and caring leader,” said Tim Kelly, chairman of Texas P&C for Lockton. “We are fortunate to have Jeff assume the CEO role for our Texas P&C business and are grateful for his commitment to developing and mentoring our Texas associates.”

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