Dawn Miller Appointed Chief Commercial Officer and CEO of Lloyd’s Americas

LONDON – Lloyds, the premier global marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has announced a significant leadership update. Dawn Miller is set to become the Chief Commercial Officer of Lloyd’s and CEO of Lloyd’s Americas, effective September 1, 2024. Based in New York, Miller’s expanded role will see her continuing her leadership of the Commercial directorate while also joining Lloyd’s Executive Committee.

As CEO of Lloyd’s Americas, Miller will focus on nurturing key relationships and spearheading strategic and sustainable growth throughout the region, which includes a greater alignment with Bermuda. This transition comes as Hank Watkins, the outgoing Regional Director & President of Lloyd’s Americas after 15 years of service, departs to explore new opportunities at the end of this year.

Concurrently, Marc Lipman has been named President of Lloyd’s Americas, stationed in Canada, starting September 1. Lipman, who has been with Lloyd’s since June 2020 as the Attorney in Fact and President of Lloyd’s Canada, has notably fortified Lloyd’s Canadian operations with enhanced governance and robust risk management frameworks, including the implementation of IFRS 17.

“The Americas represents over 60% of our market’s total premium, and as we look to increase our presence, it is vital that we have the right people on the ground to deliver our ambitions. The appointment of Dawn and Marc to their new roles will strengthen our position to offer current and new stakeholders the best underwriting and investment platform in the world. I would like to thank Hank for his invaluable work over the last 15 years at Lloyd’s.”

John Neal, CEO of Lloyd’s

“As we look at how our commercial strategy can support the market’s profitable growth over the next two years, these changes to the way we’re structured in the Americas allow us to broaden the scope of our offering. We will be able to provide greater support to our large network of stakeholders and market participants based on the region, and drive forward our global distribution strategy.”

Dawn Miller

About Lloyd’s:

Lloyd’s is the leading global marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, renowned for its comprehensive risk-sharing capabilities which foster a safer world. It combines the expertise of over 50 leading insurance companies and more than 380 Lloyd’s brokers, supported by a vast network of over 4,000 local coverholders, to create innovative insurance solutions accessible in over 200 territories worldwide. The corporation behind the Lloyd’s market ensures its efficient operation and maintains its long-standing reputation. Through initiatives like HM King Charles III’s Sustainable Markets Initiative and a digital-first approach, Lloyd’s continues to address global systemic risks and streamline market processes.

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