Lockton Adds Entertainment Division, Opens Office in Southern California

Kansas City, Mo.-based Lockton expanded its Southern California operations by adding an entertainment division and a new San Fernando Valley office.

The new entertainment division is divided in two groups: premier private risk and music and entertainment.

Robyn Welch will lead the private risk group as managing director. She has managed high net worth personal exposures and insurance needs for the entertainment industry for more than 30 years. Prior to joining Lockton, Welch led the high net worth personal lines group as executive vice president at Robertson Taylor.

Bobbi Curry becomes managing director of the music and entertainment group in charge of professional liability and insurance and risk management for television, music, sports, live entertainment, special events and talent management executives. Curry, who has 30 years in the insurance industry, served as managing director of music and entertainment at Robertson Taylor prior to joining Lockton.

Keli Tomack joins Lockton as senior vice president of its entertainment division. Tomack has 17 years of experience in the entertainment brokerage, industry having previously held positions at USI and Robertson Taylor. Tomack will focus on music and live events clients including concerts and tours, musical and stage productions, and talent management.