Lockton Re Strengthens Capital Advisory Team with the Appointment of Eric Paire
Lockton Re, the reinsurance division of the independent insurance brokerage firm Lockton, has announced the appointment of Eric Paire as Head of the Capital Advisory Practice in London. Paire, a seasoned professional in the reinsurance sector, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
Prior to joining Lockton Re, Paire served as Head of Capital Advisory for nearly seven years at the renowned re/insurance brokerage group Aon. His extensive career includes a significant tenure at Marsh McLennan’s Guy Carpenter, where he was Head of Global Partners & Strategic Advisory for the EMEA region and a Director of GC Securities. He initially joined Guy Carpenter in 2007 as a Managing Director in Paris before moving to London in 2013.
Paire’s career also includes key positions at SCOR, Le Blanc de Nicolay, and AXA Re. Notably, he served as the Director of Perils AG and was a founding partner of two startups: Nexgen Financial Holdings and NessPa.
In a statement, Robert Bisset, Chairman of Global Retrocession & Property Specialty, Bermuda, and Market Capital, remarked, “Lockton Re continues to invest in our Capital Markets and Capital Advisory sectors. Eric Paire is highly regarded in the London, European, and global markets for his innovative and creative solutions to client needs.
We are thrilled he has joined us and anticipate leveraging his extensive experience in Lloyd’s, prospective and retrospective structured solutions, and capital consultancy. Eric and his colleagues will collaborate across our global platform to deliver customized solutions for our clients.”
Paire expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “The opportunity at Lockton Re excites me tremendously, especially given the high calibre of my new colleagues. Access to a range of tailored solutions is crucial for re/insurance companies aiming to optimize their capital strategies, and I am eager to contribute significantly to Lockton Re’s success, which is deeply rooted in client and colleague-centric values.”
Keith Harrison, International Chief Executive Officer of Lockton Re, concluded, “Attracting top-tier talent like Eric underscores our strategy and collaborative approach across geographies and our client base. Eric joins an impressive global team of 10 capital advisory experts, offering our clients unparalleled strength, depth, and expertise.
In addition to leading our global capital advisory division, Eric will play a pivotal role in expanding our presence in France and French-speaking regions, where he has extensive experience and market insight. We are excited to work with Eric as we pursue growth in 2025 and beyond.”
