Lockton Affinity Names Ziegler Chief Operating Officer

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2008--Ten-year Lockton veteran Joseph Ziegler has been named Chief Operating Officer for Lockton Affinity, one of the country’s leading specialty insurance program administrators for associations, franchises and affinity groups. In his new role, Ziegler is responsible for the daily operations of the firm, including sales, marketing, client solutions, underwriting, accounting, claims and program management. Lockton Affinity is affiliated with Lockton, the world’s largest privately held independent insurance broker.

“Joe has established a winning reputation with our clients and our associates,” said Steve Eginoire, Chairman of Lockton Affinity. “He will play a leading role in the growth and development of our services for franchisors, associations and other affinity groups in the coming years.”

Ziegler succeeds Marianne Sears who will continue with the firm as Executive Vice President of Operations. Sears has been with Lockton for over 20 years and will continue to oversee information technology, rating and processing.

Ziegler began his Lockton career as an entry-level technical services administrator, handling an array of duties for clients. He developed expertise in professional liability, especially in medical malpractice coverage, serving in a series of client leadership roles for the firm. Ziegler most recently worked with clients to design and market their programs as Vice President-Program Executive for Lockton Affinity.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas as well as the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designations from the CPCU Society. He is a former Co-Chair of Lockton’s United Way campaign and a past President of the Children’s Mercy Cancer Center auxiliary board of directors.

Lockton Affinity specializes in designing and implementing insurance programs that help associations, franchises and groups protect and support their membership. Lockton Affinity serves more than 75 organizations, providing property, casualty, professional liability and other insurance services to tens of thousands of people in the U.S. The firm is based in Overland Park, Kansas.

More than 3,800 professionals at Lockton provide more than 15,000 clients around the world with insurance, benefits, surety and risk management services, offering an uncommon level of client service. From a modest, home-based insurance agency, Lockton has become the 10 th largest insurance broker in the world. It was founded by Jack Lockton in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, in 1966. You can learn more at www.lockton.com.