Dubai, 19 July 2012 - Lockton MENA Ltd Associate Lama Sweis has been assessed this year's best qualifying new Fellow by the worldwide Chartered Insurance Institute. 

The Rutter Medal is awarded annually to the highest qualifying new Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute. The silver gilt Medal is awarded with a prize and a complimentary invitation to attend the CII AGM. 

CII outgoing President CEO Julian James said: "Congratulations to Lama - I could not be happier with her recognition. It is an outstanding achievement!" 

Click here http://www.cii.co.uk/about/about-the-cii/prizes-and-awards/rutter-medal/ to view the list of previous winners. 

- ENDS - 

Julian James is pictured presenting the award to Lama at the CII's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 18 July 2012.
 

Notes to editors

Media contact
Chris Don
020 7933 2634 / chris.don@uk.lockton.com

About Lockton
More than 4,450 professionals at Lockton provide more than 15,000 clients around the world with insurance, benefits, and risk management services, offering an uncommon level of client service. From its founding in 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri, Lockton has grown to become the largest privately held insurance broker in the world and 9th largest overall. Independent researcher Greenwich Associates awarded Lockton its 2011 Service Excellence Award for risk management for large companies. For three consecutive years, Business Insurance has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."