Colton To Head Lockton M&A Group

NU Online News Service, March 22, 3:49 p.m.EST?Lockton Companies, Kansas City, Mo., the largestprivately owned U.S. insurance brokerage, said Richard M. Coltonhas joined the company as chairman of its Mergers and AcquisitionsGroup.[@@]

Mr. Colton was most recently Chairman of Aon's Global Mergersand Acquisitions Practice, which he co-founded in the early 1990s.During his 17 years at Aon, Mr. Colton's positions included servingas national practice leader, mergers and acquisitions.

John Lumelleau, president of Lockton Companies said the companyintends to "build the premier M&A brokerage in the industry.Given Rich's experience as a global private equity consultant, hisproduct innovation and team leading skills, we are confident he isthe individual to help us accomplish our goal."

Lockton's Mergers and Acquisitions Group provides insurance andrisk management solutions to private equity groups and theirportfolio companies.