Lockton appoints Kelly Thoerig as US D&O and EPL Product Leader
- July 25, 2025
- Posted by: Beth Musselwhite
- Category: Insurance
Lockton, a privately held insurance brokerage, has appointed Kelly Thoerig as U.S. Directors and Officers Liability (D&O) and Employment Practices Liability (EPL) Product Leader within its Professional & Executive Risk division.
Based in Virginia, Thoerig will report to Sarah Downey, U.S. Professional & Executive Risk Leader at Lockton.
In this role, she will help advance Lockton’s overall strategy for its D&O and EPL offerings.
Thoerig brings 20 years of experience as a coverage attorney and executive leader in professional and financial liability insurance.
She joins Lockton after more than 12 years at Marsh, where she held several executive leadership roles, most recently serving as Managing Director, EPL and Wage and Hour Coverage Leader, and FINPRO Claims Advocate Team Leader.
Sarah Downey commented, “Kelly’s proven track record in the financial and professional liability space — as both a respected insurance executive and a management liability expert — makes her the right leader to take our D&O and EPL product offerings and client experience to the next level.
“Kelly is an experienced client-focused executive, widely respected for her expertise in navigating and resolving the most complex claims disputes. She consistently delivers outstanding outcomes, ensuring clients receive the coverage they need and deserve. We are thrilled to have her on our team.”
Thoerig said, “With Lockton’s exceptional reputation in the insurance industry, I am very excited to join and help the Professional & Executive practice continue its remarkable growth.
“I look forward to collaborating with Associates across the U.S. and our global Professional & Executive Risk platform to further strengthen Lockton’s market leadership and continue to deliver innovative, client-focused risk solutions.”
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