Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
Executive Cyber Briefing: Akira Threat
Australia and New Zealand are facing a sharp rise in ransomware activity driven by the Akira threat group, which is exploiting a known SonicWall SSL-VPN vulnerability. Businesses of all sizes are being targeted, with attackers moving rapidly from ini …
Securing support in challenging sectors: what CFOs need to know?
The 60-Second Executive Brief: Trade Credit Insurance Market Update Australian insolvencies are up 43% year-on-year, with construction, retail, and wholesale among the hardest-hit sectors. Insurers are tightening limits, demanding stronger financial …
Managing hot works in processing plants: An insurance risk perspective
Hot works, such as welding, grinding, cutting, or soldering, pose significant fire risks—particularly in complex environments like processing plants. From an insurance standpoint, these activities represent one of the leading causes of industrial fi …
High steaks: Understanding the risks of beef recalls
Australia’s beef producers are world leaders in quality, safety, and traceability. But even the most robust operations face the risk of product recalls whether due to contamination, mislabelling, or supply chain failures. And when recalls happen, the …
Beyond the hype: Managing the silent risks in business change management
In 2025, Australia’s tech sector is navigating an era of relentless disruption, where decisions made today can have immediate and lasting consequences. As companies adjust to market shifts, economic uncertainty, and emerging technologies, organisati …
Getting business interruption insurance right: A guide for manufacturers
For manufacturers, an interruption can be devastating and can mean not just lost revenue but broken contracts, delayed shipments, and damaged customer relationships.That’s where business interruption insurance (BI insurance) comes in. But getting it …