Lockton on Monday named leaders for its transportation, energy and law firm practices, among several other newly created national leadership positions.
Matthew Payne was named U.S. national transportation practice leader. Overland Park, Kansas-based Mr. Payne joined Lockton in 1998 and was most recently a regional transportation and energy leader for the brokerage.
Rob Hausler was named U.S. energy practice leader. Houston-based Mr. Hausler joined the company in 2018 and previously headed its Texas marine and energy practice.
Eric Braverman was named U.S. law firms practice leader. Chicago-based Mr. Braverman joined from Aon last year and most recently was Midwest professional services practice leader.
In its marine insurance business, Anita Farmer and Rob Cairo were named U.S. cargo and logistics practice leaders. Ms. Farmer and Mr. Cairo, who are both based in New York, previously were co-leaders of Lockton’s Northeast marine practice.
In addition, Jana Byron was named U.S. marine risks and liability practice leader in Houston. Previously, she was a senior leader at P.L. Ferrari, a P&I broker Lockton acquired.

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