Since joining Lockton in 2018, Lindsay Coe has risen to become a powerhouse in the industry. As the Managing Director - Private Equity for Professional and Executive Risk, she leads with vision and expertise. Recently honored as a 2025 Risk & Insurance Power Broker in the M&A category, Lindsay's insights and leadership are shaping the future. Discover what drives her passion for Lockton in her own words.

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What initially attracted you to Lockton? Why do you stay?

When I was an underwriter, I worked closely with the Lockton San Francisco team. I admired their creativity and drive to find solutions for the client. I was attracted to Lockton because of the image these San Francisco brokers modeled for me. I stayed because those brokers became more than my colleagues; they are my mentors, my biggest supporters, and my friends. I’ve learned that this feeling is much bigger than San Francisco. It’s a philosophy that is found throughout the organization.

How has your role in Lockton allowed you to develop your leadership skills and impact your team?

Lockton has always supported me and given me the autonomy to break the mold. I am challenged to question the status quo, encouraged to constantly improve our products for clients, and create efficiencies within our service teams. This freedom has allowed me to grow both as an individual and a professional, without the confinement of what “should be.”

What sets Lockton apart from other organizations?

Other organizations treat people as commodities or numbers—a means to an end. At Lockton, I have never been a number. We don’t sign in with a five-digit code; we sign in with our names. We know all our coworkers at Lockton are here because we are capable, smart, and great at what we do. That is the baseline. When people speak, others listen to them as the experts they are. It seems so simple, but it changes everything.

How would you describe Lockton’s culture to someone unfamiliar with it?

Lockton is known for its entrepreneurial spirit. Lockton’s brokers work as a team to deliver exceptional results to our clients. My mentors have modeled the appropriate behavior and demand that we protect this culture and mindset with our all. This environment is our responsibility to maintain. With this culture, we all become leaders in our own right and our commitment to this impacts those that follow. My ideas are welcomed and even more importantly, when mistakes are made, I am not met with blame, but instead with assistance to take corrective action. People roll up their sleeves and get in the trenches with me. We grow and take our blows as a team.

What does winning the Risk & Insurance Power Broker award mean to you?

I think winning this award is twofold. On one hand, it’s a milestone that my younger self would be so proud of. That younger me, who set out to hone her craft, was committed to continuous growth, found mentors to guide and protect her, and wanted to be the best. This award has granted me the space to look back at all the diligence and effort that got me here. On the other hand, it’s proof that I am surrounded by incredibly smart and talented people who have been willing to share their knowledge with me and help me grow. This award is a testament to the amazing people in my life, both at work and personally. They encouraged me when I was down, cheered me on when I was up, and picked up the slack when I needed it most. I am grateful and humbled. The award is a reminder to pause, look around, and see all that has become.

Why Lockton?

The people here have the biggest brains and hearts. They are the smartest and most humble people I know. They have confidence in themselves and each other, and they all strive to win. It’s a powerful combination.