Lockton hires three execs to its Florida office

Insurance broker Lockton has expanded its employee benefits, risk management, and insurance capabilities with the appointment of three new executives to its Florida operations, effective November 3.

Michael Meredith joins as executive vice president, and will operate from new Lockton offices in Tampa and Naples, advising clients on employee benefit strategy, program structure, and best practices in attracting and retaining talent.

Meredith most recently served as an executive vice president at Willis Towers Watson, where he led the employee benefits practice for South Florida.

Miguel (Mickey) Molet joins as a senior vicep resident, and will work from Lockton’s new Miami office and advise clients in property-casualty insurance, risk management, and employee benefits.

Molet has over 20 years of industry experience with Willis Towers Watson, Liberty Mutual, and Prudential.

Teri Fentes also joins as a senior vice president in the Miami office, focused on consulting with clients on health and welfare programs including broad-based cafeteria benefit programs and consumer-driven healthcare.

Fentes has previously worked with Willis Towers Watson, CBIZ, and Aon in her career of over 20 years.

“Mike, Mickey, and Teri are respected professionals who share our passion for delivering client solutions,” said Doug Hutcherson, president of Lockton’s Southeast US operations.

“They will play important roles in the continued growth of our employee benefits and risk management consulting business in the region.”

Glenn Spencer, chief operating officer for Lockton, added: “This is an important part of our long-term investment in consulting expertise in both risk management and employee benefits.

“Our clients value the insight and advice that these new executives bring to the table, and we look forward to continued growth in the Southeast US.”