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Missouri-headquartered world insurance coverage dealer Lockton has promoted Anders Johannessen (pictured) to chief government of the group’s operations in Norway.

Efficient on Could 1, the promotion will see Johannessen succeeding Cato Aamodt. The latter, in the meantime, will proceed to be “a key element” of the Norwegian management roster, in line with Lockton, which didn’t elaborate additional on Aamodt’s transition.

As CEO, Johannessen is tasked to steer the following section of progress at Lockton Norway, which has been rising quickly, it was famous. On the identical time, he’ll stay supportive of Lockton’s world marine efforts, having served as particular dangers head.

“Beneath the management of Cato Aamodt, we’ve developed capabilities that span skilled and monetary dangers, transaction options, and personal fairness,” asserted Johannessen, who got here on board in 2018.

“The acquisition of Edge has given us marine capabilities – and we’ve additionally invested in vitality, property & casualty, and other people options. Cato made all this potential – and he stays a key member of our numerous, inclusive management crew.”          

Commenting on the management succession at Lockton Norway, Europe CEO EJ Hentenaar stated: “Our tradition and values are constructed on expertise – and, consequently, Lockton is a magnet for doers with a single-minded deal with delivering outcomes for shoppers. We’re pleased with the distinctive progress our Norwegian enterprise has pushed. It clearly demonstrates the affect of investing in exceptionally proficient individuals.

“I wish to thank Cato for his management and serving to us construct our Norway enterprise to what it’s as we speak. I do know that, underneath Anders’ management, we’ll proceed to draw the easiest individuals in order that we will ship the easiest service within the area.”   

Becoming a member of Johannessen on the helm is Lorraine Boyle, who has been appointed as Lockton Norway chair.

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