In an increasingly litigious, highly regulated and ever changing economic environment, financial institutions have never faced more pressing risks than they do today. In order to tackle these, businesses require insurance protection that is truly tailored to their individual risk profiles.

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Understanding financial institutions risk profiles

In an increasingly litigious, highly regulated and ever changing economic environment, financial institutions have never faced more pressing risks than they do today. In order to tackle these, businesses require insurance protection that is truly tailored to their individual risk profiles.

Lockton’s dedicated Financial Institutions Practice is made up of industry experts, who provide intelligent and alternative coverage solutions to help you protect your balance sheet. Placing advocacy and agility at the core of our approach, our specialists utilise a deep understanding of our clients’ financial activities, articulating these in the best possible light to the global insurance market. We’ll then co-ordinate with insurers to craft a tailored programme that insulates our clients from any potential risk.

As a broker with global capabilities, not only do we understand your specific requirements, we also know how your world is developing. We have the market leverage required to secure substantial, uncompromised and affordable insurance coverage. Plus, our skilled claims technicians will advocate tirelessly for you in the event of an allegation against your business.

Insurance and risk management solutions

We are dedicated to serving the Financial Institutions sector, with extensive experience working with clients in the following sectors;

  • Investment Managers

  • Stockbrokers

  • Financial Advisors

  • Non Bank Lenders

  • Corporate Advisors

  • Carbon Traders

  • Digital Assets

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We bring creative thinking and an entrepreneurial spirit to the insurance business and are uniquely positioned to help you succeed.

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Key Contacts

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Robert Giardina

Manager - Global Professional & Financial Risks
robert.giardina@lockton.com
+61 455 129 332

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