LoriAnn Lowery to drive business development and distribution in US

Lloyd's has appointed LoriAnn Lowery as its new President, North America.

Lowery will be responsible for all business operations across the US and Canada including business development and distribution; communications and marketing. She will report ro Sue Langley, director, market operations and North America.

She will be based in New York and will take up her new role on 27 April.

Lowery has over 20 years experience of the insurance industry, most recently as managing director and national practice leader for Risk Management and Financial Products for Wells Fargo Insurance Services. She has previously held positions at Marsh & McLennan, Sedgwick and Intercontinental Brokerage.

Langley said: “I am delighted that LoriAnn will be joining Lloyd’s as the new President of North America. She has the unique mix of insurance and business knowledge and skills that we were looking for. She will be instrumental in taking our US platform to the next level.

“The US and Canada makes up 44% of our business and we remain committed to continuing to service the needs of policyholders by developing our presence and deepening our relationships there.“

Lowery said: “The opportunity to join a world renowned brand, such as Lloyd’s, comes once in a lifetime. I am looking forward to working with Sue and the team across North America and Canada to build on the excellent reputation the market has.”

Lloyd’s has offices in Montreal, New York, Kentucky, Illinois, Los Angeles and the US Virgin Islands and is licenced in Kentucky, Illinois and the US Virgin Islands.