Lockton Unveils Global Practice for Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Management

Lockton Launches Global Practice for Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Management

Lockton, recognized as the world's largest independent private insurance brokerage, has recently announced the initiation of its Global Practice for Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure. This new consulting endeavor is designed to assist organizations in navigating the intricate risks associated with infrastructure that manages, processes, and transfers data globally. Leveraging their extensive experience, Lockton aims to aid in managing complex digital infrastructure risks that are increasingly interconnected and capital-intensive.

Tim Ryan, President of Lockton in the United States, emphasized the critical role that data centers play in the modern world. He noted that the risk landscape surrounding this infrastructure has grown significantly more complex, necessitating consultants who understand every phase of the lifecycle—from planning and site selection to ongoing operations and scalability. "Our practice is structured to empower clients to tackle this complexity with confidence," he stated.

The newly formed practice interweaves risk strategy, analytical insights, engineering knowledge, and market expertise into a unified advisory model. This model extends services across the entire ecosystem involved, which includes owners, operators, developers, investors, hyperscalers, and technology providers. Lockton's team supports clients from the initial project planning stages, where pivotal risk decisions are made, through construction, operational launch, portfolio expansion, and continuous risk management.

Customizing solutions tailored to individual client needs remains a priority, yet the practice also presents a suite of innovative products and proprietary solutions addressing various risk categories. These include construction and property risks, errors and omissions, service level agreements, environmental risks, cybersecurity, bonds, and more.

According to Chris Brown, CEO of Lockton International, the global market for data centers and digital infrastructure is advancing at a remarkable pace. "Lockton's independent structure enables us to consolidate global expertise from across regions, customize solutions for each client, and provide guidance that transcends traditional insurance brokerage," he explained.

James Nelson, based in the United States, will spearhead the Digital Infrastructure practice, in collaboration with Sam Baker in the United Kingdom. Both leaders are well-versed in risk advisory and insurance, striving to elevate the practice's strategic direction. Nelson comes with a wealth of experience, having previously served as the Global Client Relationship Director at Eldin Risk, as well as holding positions at Marsh and Cerberus Capital, where he guided clients on complex risk strategies. Baker has spent 13 years at Lockton, advising on innovative insurance solutions and recently played a pivotal role in developing Lockton's proprietary offerings for data centers.

"Our mission revolves around enabling clients to construct and operate critical infrastructures—ranging from individual projects to entire portfolios—with greater resilience, certainty, and confidence," commented Ryan. "When risks are proactively managed, organizations can devote less time to dealing with complexities and more time to focusing on their growth and innovation."

For more information about Lockton's Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure practice, please visit their website. Lockton differentiates itself through its independence, allowing its nearly 15,000 associates to concentrate on addressing the unique risks and insurance needs of their clients. With global insights, Lockton is positioned to deliver exceptional results for its clients.

For further details, prospective clients can reach out to Lockton’s dedicated teams that operate in over 180 countries, ensuring a comprehensive and tailored approach to risk management.