Lockton is driving forward its recruitment programme with the appointment of Kevin Culliney as executive director of its Professions division.

The announcement follows the appointment of Neil Nimmo as executive chairman, professions & financial risks, from Marsh and the launch of a new technology & media risks practice under the leadership of Emily Freeman who joined from JLT.

Culliney joins professions from Howden Insurance Brokers where he was a Board director. Previously he was managing director of Heath Lambert's professional indemnity division.

At Lockton Professions he will be responsible for new business development and client retention across all professional sectors.