Lockton Re Expands Global Presence with Senior Appointments

Reinsurance arm bolsters capital advisory capabilities with new hires in London and Chicago

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:14pm

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Lockton Re, the reinsurance division of Lockton, has made significant senior appointments to expand its global Capital Advisory capabilities. Darsh Patel, with over 20 years of experience, will lead Transaction Structuring and Reserving Analytics from London, while Jack McGregor, a former Chief P&C Reinsurance Officer at Fortitude Re, will be based in Chicago to enhance the firm's North American presence.

Why it matters

These strategic hires come at a crucial point in the insurance cycle, where retrospective solutions and capital management are increasingly valuable tools for Lockton Re's clients worldwide. The new roles will collaborate across the firm's global network to provide enhanced expertise in claims, reserving analytics, and executive broking.

The details

Patel previously held roles at Aon, Riverstone International, and other leading organizations, bringing deep industry knowledge to Lockton Re. McGregor's impressive career includes senior positions at AIG and a legal background, further strengthening the firm's capabilities. The new appointments aim to bolster Lockton Re's global presence and better serve clients with comprehensive solutions.

  • Lockton Re announced the new appointments on April 12, 2026.

The players

Darsh Patel

A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience, Patel will lead Transaction Structuring and Reserving Analytics at Lockton Re's London office.

Jack McGregor

A former Chief P&C Reinsurance Officer at Fortitude Re, McGregor will be based in Lockton Re's Chicago office, further strengthening the firm's North American presence.

James Dickerson

Head of Retrospective Reinsurance and Legacy Solutions at Lockton Re, Dickerson expressed enthusiasm about the new additions and their ability to enhance the firm's global claims and reserving analytics function, as well as its executive broking capabilities.

Eric Paire

Head of Capital Advisory at Lockton Re, Paire highlighted the timing of the appointments and the benefits the new hires will bring to the firm's retrospective and legacy team, particularly in managing capital and profit and loss for clients.

Lockton Re

The reinsurance arm of Lockton, a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm, Lockton Re has made these strategic appointments to expand its global presence and expertise in the insurance industry.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to welcome such talented individuals to our team. Darsh and Jack are recognized leaders in their fields, with a combined industry experience of over 50 years. Their skills will significantly enhance our global claims and reserving analytics function and our executive broking capabilities.”

— James Dickerson, Head of Retrospective Reinsurance and Legacy Solutions

“Darsh and Jack's expertise will greatly benefit our retrospective and legacy team, led by James. Their skills come at a crucial point in the insurance cycle, where retrospective solutions are invaluable tools for our clients to manage capital and profit and loss. These new roles will collaborate with Lockton Re clients and colleagues worldwide.”

— Eric Paire, Head of Capital Advisory

What’s next

As Lockton Re continues to expand its global presence and expertise, industry professionals and enthusiasts will be closely watching how the new senior appointments adapt to the dynamic nature of the insurance market and navigate the challenges ahead.

The takeaway

Lockton Re's strategic move to bolster its Capital Advisory capabilities with seasoned industry veterans demonstrates the firm's commitment to providing comprehensive solutions and enhancing its global reach in the ever-evolving insurance landscape.