Lockton Re Capital Markets hires Brendan Roche as Head of Distribution – Artemis.bm
Lockton Re Capital Markets (LRCM), the division of the global reinsurance broker focused on helping clients access broader pools of capital from across the traditional and capital markets, has hired Brendan Roche from GC Securities as its new Head of Distribution.
In his new role, Roche will report to Zach Breslin, Head of LRCM and will be based in Europe.
He brings more than 25 years of experience to the firm, most recently serving as Senior Vice President (SVP) at GC Securities, the capital markets and insurance-linked securities (ILS) arm of Guy Carpenter.
Previously, he spent more than 13 years with broker Marsh, first as Vice President of Marsh Captive Solutions, and most recently as Global Leader of ILS and SPV Centre of Excellence.
Breslin said, “I am delighted to welcome Brendan to our team as we continue to expand our ability to serve clients by accessing broader pools of capital and providing complimentary solutions to Lockton Re’s existing offerings.
“His depth of experience and excellent reputation are a great fit for our growth and expansion, as we are strategically focused on investing in the right people to support our clients in accessing the most efficient forms of capital to fund their businesses.”
Robert Bisset, Chairman Global Retrocession & Property Specialty, Bermuda & Market Capital, Lockton Re, added, “Brendan is a great fit for the dynamic culture of Lockton Re and our continued focus on clients and colleagues. It’s been an exciting journey since we launched LRCM; we have added colleagues, built infrastructure, and are now providing solutions across a broad spectrum of capital providers and product categories.
“I look forward to working with Brendan, as do the wider team.”
