Lockton, an insurance brokerage firm, has appointed Cassie Anderson as assistant vice president, and Shawna Arnold as account executive to its Phoenix office. The Phoenix office team is led by Todd Newton, the senior vice president of the company.

Ms Anderson and Ms Arnold bring more than 20 years of experience as insurance brokers in the Phoenix area. They will take a lead role in servicing clients of the Lockton Phoenix office.

Ms Anderson joins Lockton from Brown and Brown Insurance in Phoenix where she was vice president and account executive. Ms Arnold also has joined Lockton from Brown and Brown Insurance in Phoenix.

Mr Newton said: Both Shawna and Cassie offer our clients deep knowledge of employee benefit products. They will add significant value to our services as they consult with our clients on the design, administration, funding, and communication of robust employee benefit programs.