Former FM chief Tom Lawson dies - Business Insurance

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Former FM chief Tom Lawson dies - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Former FM chief Tom Lawson dies by Gavin Souter Tom Lawson P/C Insurers FM Global Mar 10, 2026 Thomas A. Lawson, retired chairman and CEO of FM, died Saturday at age 69. Mr. Lawson joined the Johnston, Rhode Island-based insurer in 1979 and held various senior roles in engineering, underwriting, and operations before being named CEO in 2015 . He retired as CEO in 2021 but stayed on as chairman until 2024. Born in Danville, Illinois, Mr. Lawson joined FM after graduating with a degree in safety engineering from Illinois State University. Among his achievements as CEO, he was “a steady hand” during the COVID-19 pandemic and was instrumental in modernizing and expanding the FM research campus, the company said in a statement. “His impact on FM and many contributions to the organization cannot be overstated, as he was instrumental in creating the company we are today,” said Malcolm Roberts, the current chairman and CEO of FM, in the statement. Related News Beazley buys energy MGA kWh Analytics March 10, 2026 Utah firefighter cancer trust fund bill heads to governor March 10, 2026 Captive owners use hybrid structures to add stability March 10, 2026 Calif. bill would change workers comp medical treatment March 10, 2026 Group captives evolving, still have ‘headroom for growth’ March 10, 2026 Gulf conflict drives war risk premiums up 1,000% March 10, 2026 CK Hutchison unit seeks $2B over port seizure March 10, 2026 Zurich to acquire Irish firm from Generali for $391M March 10, 2026 Insurers see surge of political violence cover requests March 10, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.

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