Lockton Chicago Adds Publishing/Marketing Specialist to Team of Experts

CHICAGO, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton Companies, the world's largest privately held insurance broker, has expanded its Chicago team with the addition of Mark Baba as Producer.

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Baba expands Lockton's depth of expertise in the advertising, publishing and marketing arenas; his extensive knowledge in these industries and negotiation skills will provide clients creative risk management and employee benefits solutions.  

"Mark brings 15 + years of consultative experience and a high level of drive and enthusiasm for our industry", said Thomas Pluss, President of Lockton Chicago.  "His client advocacy and approach will allow him to deliver strategic solutions to the various issues that prospects and clients face in today's challenging environment."

Prior to joining Lockton, Baba specialized in sales and integrated marketing at Mansueto Ventures, Fast Company magazine developing custom client programs.  Baba's professional background also includes EMAP Metro USA, FHM where he was named Sales Person of the Year numerous times.  He speaks regularly to industry groups on negotiation skills.

Baba graduated with a Bachelor's of Art degree in Communication Studies from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.

Lockton's Chicago office is located at 525 W. Monroe, Ste. 600.  Baba can be reached at 312-669-6900 or [email protected]

About Lockton

More than 3,800 professionals at Lockton provide more than 15,000 clients around the world with insurance, benefits, and risk management services, offering an uncommon level of client service. From its founding in 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, Lockton has grown to become the largest privately held insurance broker in the world and 9th largest overall. Business Insurance recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."   You can learn more at www.lockton.com.

SOURCE Lockton Companies