To focus on real estate, construction, hospitality, financial institutions, and alternative market solutions

Lockton Dallas has appointed Steve Pierce as vice president and producer to its team of property and casualty in Dallas, Texas.

Most recently, Mr Pierce served as executive vice president of Guaranty California Insurance Services and previously as risk manager of Centex Homes. In his new role, he will primarily focus on real estate, construction, hospitality, financial institutions, and alternative market solutions.

Steve is a nationally recognised authority on complex property and products with an emphasis on construction defect liability. He is a frequent guest speaker at International Risk Management Institute, National Association of Home Builders, Pacific Coast Builders Conference, Building Industry Association, Associated General Contractors, and many regional and national legal events, the company said.