Lockton Launches Global Practice for Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure

On July 30, 2026, Lockton, the world's largest privately held independent insurance broker, announced the launch of its global practice dedicated to data centers and digital infrastructure. This initiative aims to offer comprehensive consulting services to organizations navigating the complexities of risks associated with the storage, processing, and transmission of information worldwide.

Tim Ryan, President of Lockton's US operations, emphasized the critical role that data centers play in the functioning of the modern world. He noted that the risk landscape surrounding this infrastructure is increasingly interconnected and capital-intensive, requiring rapid responses to emerging challenges. With these pressures, organizations are in need of advisors who fully understand the project lifecycle—from planning and site selection to operational management and expansion. Lockton's new practice is positioned to guide clients with confidence through these complexities.

The new consulting model integrates risk strategy, analytics, engineering insights, and market expertise into a cohesive approach that serves the entire ecosystem, including owners, operators, developers, investors, hyper-scale cloud computing firms, and technology providers. This holistic support spans from the initial project planning phase to construction, operational launch, portfolio expansion, and ongoing risk management.

Although solutions will be tailored to meet each client's unique needs, the new practice also introduces a suite of innovative proprietary products. These cover various risk areas such as construction and property risks, errors and omissions, service-level agreements, environmental risks, cybersecurity, surety, and more.

Chris Brown, CEO of Lockton International, remarked on the rapid evolution of the global data center and digital infrastructure market. The independent structure of Lockton enables the company to harness global expertise from various regions, tailoring solutions to meet the specific demands of each business, and providing consultations that extend beyond traditional insurance placements.

James Nelson and Sam Baker will lead Lockton's data center and digital infrastructure practice in the United States and the United Kingdom, respectively. Both have extensive backgrounds in risk consulting, with Nelson recently serving as the global head of client engagement at Eldin Risk. Baker has been with Lockton for 13 years, specializing in innovative insurance solutions for global clients, and has been at the forefront of developing proprietary products for data centers over recent years.

Ryan concluded by stating that their mission is to assist clients in constructing and operating critical infrastructure with greater resilience, clarity, and assurance. By managing risks proactively, organizations can minimize time spent seeking solutions during challenging situations, allowing them to devote more energy to growth and innovation.

For more information about Lockton's data center and digital infrastructure practice, visit www.lockton.com.

About Lockton

Lockton’s distinctive strength lies in its independence. As a privately owned entity, Lockton allows its nearly 15,000 associates to focus solely on client needs concerning risk and insurance across more than 180 countries. This extensive global reach enables Lockton to understand what is essential for delivering exceptional service and outcomes.