About Lockton

What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. We’re purposefully unconventional, insatiably curious and Uncommonly Independent.

About Lockton

Lockton is the world’s largest privately owned, independent insurance broker.

The 12,500+ professionals of Lockton Companies serve more than 65,000 clients around the world with risk management, insurance, employee benefits consulting and retirement services. Lockton is the world’s largest privately owned, independent insurance broker, with 2024 revenue of $3.55 billion and offices on six continents, and we are recognized for our leadership and innovation in client service.

Despite our size and market dominance, we are most proud of the personal service we provide. You might think you’re our only client based on the way your dedicated Lockton team will attend to your needs.

Our entrepreneurial culture helps us retain 96% of our clients annually, the best record in the business. You can count on our people to help make your business better.

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The Lockton story

Jack Lockton, Founder

In 1966, Jack Lockton founded our company with a simple idea: deliver the best service in the industry. In the first 10 years, the business grew steadily to 10 Associates, including Jack’s brother, David. In the decades since, Lockton has become the world’s largest privately owned, independent insurance brokerage by continuing to attract great people and focusing on our purpose: helping make our clients’ businesses better.

LOCKTON HISTORICAL MILESTONES

1966

Jack Lockton established Lockton Companies in Kansas City, Missouri.

1987

Established Benefits Practice

2000

Established Retirement Services

2006
2006

Lockton expanded its global reach with the acquisition of Alexander Forbes, creating Lockton International.

TODAY

Lockton’s 12,500+ Associates serve more than 65,000 clients in 135+ countries. We have been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Insurance” for 16 consecutive years.