Catherine Lanctot

Catherine Lanctot is a seasoned commercial property and casualty insurance professional with 20 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has honed her expertise in managing executive, complex, and financial institution risks, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Currently serving as the National ProExec Leader and head of insurer relations at Lockton Brokers ULC in Canada, Catherine embodies dynamic leadership. Her strategic acumen and market insights are instrumental in facilitating executive insurance placements for a diverse clientele, ranging from private and public companies to financial institutions. Catherine’s role extends beyond leadership; she actively fosters strong relationships with insurers and key stakeholders, contributing significantly to the group’s market presence and growth strategy implementation.
Recognized as a trusted advisor and industry thought leader, Catherine is also a frequent speaker at conferences, client events, and professional development programs. She is passionate about sharing insights on executive risk, financial institution exposures, emerging market trends, leadership, and the evolving insurance landscape. Through her speaking engagements, she helps organizations and professionals better understand and navigate complex risk environments.
Beyond her professional achievements, Catherine is recognized for her multifaceted skill set, encompassing risk management, market strategy, leadership, and client relations. As a certified insurance trainer and fluent in both French and English, she is committed to continuous learning and effective communication across diverse audiences.
Catherine’s educational journey is anchored by a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Finance from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). She further developed her leadership capabilities as a graduate of Aon’s Leaders of Tomorrow program in 2011 and expanded her expertise through an advanced executive program at Harvard University in 2012.