Lockton Appoints Luke Speight as UK Head of Fintech and Digital Assets

Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, is pleased to announce the appointment of Luke Speight as UK Head of Fintech and Digital Assets. Luke will lead a team of experts providing tailored risk and insurance solutions to fintech and digital asset companies as they navigate their emerging risk landscape.

Luke brings over a decade of experience working with emerging technology companies, specialising in fintech and digital assets. He joins Lockton from Aon, where he served as Client Director for Fintech and Digital Assets, overseeing a diverse portfolio of clients in this space. Prior to his time at Aon, Luke was a Director at Willis Towers Watson (WTW) within their FINEX division, leading Digital Assets.

Stephen Ambidge, Specialty Partner at Lockton said: “As trusted advisors to some of the world’s most innovative fintech and digital firms, having top talent is essential. Luke’s expertise will be invaluable as we enhance our global fintech and digital asset services and ensure we are best placed to support our clients’ unique needs.

“At Lockton, we are always looking to push ourselves further to deliver the best service and solutions to our partners, as businesses across all industries look to technology and AI developments to support growth. Luke’s leadership will ensure we’re perfectly positioned to guide them through these opportunities.”

Luke Speight, UK Head of Fintech and Digital Assets at Lockton, said: “I am excited to join Lockton, a firm known for its outstanding client service and expertise in the fintech and digital asset space, which was a major draw for me. Lockton’s independent structure and client-first approach are the perfect platform to support these companies in managing their risks at the cutting edge of technology.”