Lloyd’s announces US CEO; Watkins to leave

Lloyd’s of London Thursday said Dawn Miller has been appointed chief commercial officer of Lloyd’s and CEO of Lloyd’s Americas, effective Sept. 1, as Hank Watkins, regional director and president of Lloyd’s Americas, prepares to step down after 15 years at Lloyd’s.

In her expanded role as chief commercial officer, Ms. Miller will continue to lead the commercial directorate, retaining accountability for Lloyd’s Global Network. She also will remain a member of Lloyd’s Executive Committee, the statement said.

As CEO of Lloyd’s Americas, Ms. Miller will be responsible for relationships and growth in the region and building greater alignment with Bermuda.

Based in New York, Ms. Miller joined Lloyd’s in 2022 and was a commercial director prior to the announcement.

Also effective Sept. 1, Marc Lipman has been named president of Lloyd’s Americas, based in Canada, succeeding Mr. Watkins, regional director and president of Lloyd’s Americas, who will be leaving Lloyd’s at the end of this year.

Mr. Lipman joined Lloyd’s in June 2020 and had been president at Lloyd’s Canada Inc.

John Neal, Lloyd’s CEO, said in the statement that “the Americas represents over 60% of our market’s total premium” and that Lloyd’s is seeking “to increase our presence.”