Lockton snags Willis Towers Watson cyber chief Anthony Dagostino to expand practice

Re/insurance broker Lockton has hired Willis Towers Watson cyber expert Anthony Dagostino to further expand its cyber and technology practice, and develop analytics-driven tailored solutions for clients that target their real, underlying cyber risk.

Dagostino joins the broker as executive vice president, global cyber and technology practice leader. In this new role, he will collaborate with Lockton’s global cyber and risk management experts to further its cyber strategy.

Dagostino brings over 15 years of cyber risk management experience as an underwriter as well as a brokerage cyber risk practice leader. For the past 3.5 years, he was the global head of cyber risk consulting and insurance at Willis Towers Watson. Dagostino previously spent over a decade with insurance carriers as an underwriter and leader developing cyber and technology as well as errors and omissions business.

Lockton said Dagostino brings valuable experience with startup technologies in addition to understanding both the carrier and brokerage sides of the business.

Ron Lockton, CEO, said: “Cyber risk is an evolving area that is a concern throughout our clients’ organizations, including the C-suite. Lockton is uniquely positioned with cyber experts around the world to help clients navigate this somewhat uncertain environment. Anthony will lead the global team to deliver a cyber risk management strategy that is individually designed for each client.”

Dagostino commented: “I was attracted to Lockton because they are independent, privately held and have a culture of Associate empowerment. This provides a great opportunity to build on the momentum that’s already in place. I look forward to joining the team where, together, we will take those efforts to the next level for clients by expanding Lockton’s capabilities.”

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