Lockton hires Towergate's Clark as counsel

Lockton has hired Towergate Insurance head of legal and secretariat Sam Clark as its new general counsel.

Lockton chief executive Mike Hammond said: “We are delighted that Sam is joining the team. His wealth of experience in the intermediary space – advising on transactions, commercial activities and all aspects of broking operations – will be invaluable to Lockton.”

Towergate Insurance group chief executive Mark Hodges said: “Sam has developed his legal career over 10 years with us. We would like to thank him for his valued contribution and wish him well for the future.”