Lockton Sime Insurance Brokers Sdn. Bhd. (formerly Sime Darby Lockton Insurance Brokers Sdn. Bhd.) is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the company’s journey: Lockton is now the majority shareholder of the organization. Effective December 31, 2025, the company’s official name has changed to Lockton Sime Insurance Brokers Sdn. Bhd. (Lockton Sime).
Lockton, a trusted minority shareholder since 2007, has transitioned into a majority shareholder, marking the beginning of a new chapter focused on growth and success. This development reinforces Lockton's commitment to strengthening its presence in Malaysia and unlocking new opportunities for innovation and expansion. While the company’s core values remain unchanged, his enhanced alignment with Lockton’s global and regional teams brings greater confidence and agility to the organisation.
Sime retains its position as a minority shareholder, ensuring continuity and stability. With Lockton, the world’s largest privately held insurance brokerage firm, taking a leading role, Lockton Sime is now strategically positioned to deliver enhanced access to global expertise, resources and networks. This transition allows Lockton Sime to provide deeper market insights and innovative, tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of the Malaysian market.
Tony Hardy, CEO of Lockton Asia, remarked: “Malaysia is an important market for Lockton in Asia, and the shareholding transition marks a significant milestone in our journey to expand our presence in the region. By becoming the majority shareholder, we are able to bring even more of our global capabilities to the local market, ensuring that our clients and partners in Malaysia benefit from world-class expertise and innovative solutions. Together with the exceptional team at Lockton Sime, we look forward to building a brighter future for our clients and strengthening our partnerships in Malaysia.”
Operating under its new name, Lockton Sime, the company will adopt the following logo:
The rebranding underscores Lockton’s dedication to building long-term partnerships and fostering growth in Malaysia. Lockton Sime remains steadfast in its mission to prioritise its clients, business partners and local communities, delivering innovative insurance solutions and exceptional services.
“We are excited about this next chapter for Lockton Sime,” said Yahya Ibrahim, CEO of Lockton Sime. “Our new name reflects the strength of our global partnership with Lockton and underscores our commitment to delivering world-class insurance solutions to our clients in Malaysia. While our name has changed, our mission to provide exceptional service and innovative solutions remains.”
As part of this transition, Lockton Sime has launched a new website: www. (opens a new window). For convenience, the company’s previous website (www.simelockton.com (opens a new window)) will automatically redirect visitors to the new site.
Lockton Sime invites stakeholders to stay connected and follow updates on its social media platforms:
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This shareholding transition and rebranding mark a new era for Lockton Sime, one defined by collaboration, innovation, and an unwavering focus on delivering value to its clients and partners in Malaysia.