MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sedgwick, the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, has appointed Courtney Welton as Global Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
In this role, Welton will serve as a member of the executive leadership team and help guide the company’s legal strategy, governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management efforts. She will also partner across the business to support growth, enhance Sedgwick’s legal and compliance capabilities, advance responsible AI governance, and maximize the company’s ability to operate with the highest standards for clients, colleagues, and partners.
“Courtney’s combination of collaborative leadership and practical business judgment impressed us immediately,” said Michelle Hay, Chief People and Administrative Officer, Sedgwick. “She has built and led high-performing teams throughout her career, enabling innovation while strengthening risk management. We are confident she will be a key asset for Sedgwick as we navigate change and enter our next chapter.”
Welton brings experience leading global legal, compliance, and governance functions for complex organizations. She has partnered with CEOs and boards to navigate dynamic regulatory environments, cross-border and geopolitical risk, digital transformation, and enterprise change. She most recently served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Ethics, Privacy and Compliance Officer at Allstate Insurance Company. Prior to that, she held senior legal leadership positions at global technology companies, including Motorola Mobility, Google, and Lenovo, after beginning her legal career at Skadden.
“This role brings together much of what has shaped my career: business partnership, governance and innovation at scale, technology operating pace, customer focus, and leading through change,” said Welton. “As a global leader, Sedgwick has built a reputation for excellence by delivering exceptional service to clients, partners, and colleagues around the world. I look forward to collaborating with this talented team and helping advance the company’s continued growth and success.”
Welton serves on the boards of Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and Legal Prep Charter Academy, is an adjunct professor of law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, where she earned her J.D., and speaks regularly on AI governance and the evolving role of legal functions. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hope College.
About Sedgwick
Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. Sedgwick’s majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Altas Partners, CDPQ, Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, Sedgwick.com.
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