Lockton, the world’s largest independent, family-owned insurance broker, strengthens its presence in Switzerland by establishing offices in Zurich and Geneva, marking a natural next step in its long-standing commitment to Swiss clients. The move reflects a deliberate investment to be closer to clients and deliver high-touch, specialist services for large companies with complex, cross-border, and domestic risks. The firm notes that with an established client base, it has reached a certain level of maturity in Switzerland, with the Swiss regulator (FINMA) granting its licence in October 2025. The Swiss operation will be led by Stephan Bachmann, CEO of Lockton Switzerland GmbH, who is based in Zurich. Romain Hémery will lead Romandie from the Geneva office. The two bring over 45 years of combined leadership and experience. Further senior appointments have been made, including Christian Leder and Michael Forster, who will join early in 2026. EJ Hentenaar, CEO, Lockton Europe, says, “Lockton is making significant investments across Continental Europe. The strengthening of our presence in Switzerland is a natural extension of our past activities, based on the relationships we have with Swiss clients. Switzerland is home to innovative and market-leading multinational corporations. With a strong team on the ground, we can deliver even more effectively on our promise of outstanding client service and bring the full strength of Lockton’s global capabilities to the Swiss market.” Lockton Switzerland’s growth strategy concentrates on selected Industry Vertical pillars of the Swiss economy, focusing on multinational and large national clients and problem solving for complex placements. Lockton’s long-standing partnership with the German-based risk consultant and insurance broker, Funk, remains an integral part of its growth strategy, ensuring continued collaboration across shared clients. Stephan Bachmann adds, “Joining Lockton, I am inspired by its clients and people first mindset, its independence, entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective. This is a firm that is obsessed about clients and puts them first — a principle that deeply resonates with me. Living that philosophy in Switzerland means combining global reach with Swiss precision and creating measurable value where it matters most for clients.”
