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In this special episode of the Lockton Marine Podcast, Anders L. Johannessen is joined by Pippa Atkins and Gary Field of Steamship Mutual to discuss the recently released P&I Market Review and the state of the P&I market. The Lockton Marine Podcast - Episode 6

The Lockton Marine Podcast - Episode 6

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In this special episode of the Lockton Marine Podcast, Anders L. Johannessen is joined by Pippa Atkins and Gary Field of Steamship Mutual to discuss the recently released P&I Market Review and the state of the P&I market.   ...
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Neurodiversity in the workplace: a competitive edge in talent acquisition and retention

In today’s corporate landscape, diversity and inclusion are increasingly prioritised, yet one crucial aspect often remains overlooked — neurodiversity. Neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, represent around 15-20% of the global population. For businesses, the question is not only about hiring neurodivergent individuals but about creating an environment where they feel confident enough to be themselves and reach their full potential. Supporting neurodiverse employees is more than a moral imperative; it’s a legal requirement and also a competitive strategy for attracting and retaining a broad range of talent.In today’s corporate landscape, diversity and inclusion are increasingly prioritised, yet one crucial aspect often remains overlooked — neurodiversity. Neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, represent around 15-20% of the global population. For businesses, the question is not only about hiring neurodivergent individuals but about creating an environment where they feel confident enough to be themselves and reach their full potential. Supporting neurodiverse employees is more than a moral imperative; it’s a legal requirement and also a competitive strategy for attracting and retaining a broad range of talent.

UK Transactional Risk Market Update 2024

Demand for transactional risk insurance remained strong throughout 2023-24. Despite heightened geopolitical tensions, the UK M&A market has posted a steady recovery from its sluggish 2023, fuelled by growing economic certainty and investor confidence. These trends are borne out in the success of Lockton’s UK transactional risks team, which placed policies for transactions with an aggregate value of £14bn in the last year, up from £13.2bn in the prior year. This masks a contradictory trend, however, with a 3% decrease in the average transaction value over the last 12 months. Taken within the context of a resurgence of M&A megadeals, such results indicate a growth in the utilisation of transactional risk insurances on the acquisition of SMEs, due to the near-unprecedented low ratings environment. Notably, buy-side appointments continue to outweigh sell-side appointments for buy-side policies. This is a missed opportunity for the sell side: if the sell side were to appoint their broker, rather than leaving this as a decision for the buy side to make, this would likely give the sell-side greater leverage to shape the agreed policy terms, meaning they will ultimately reduce recourse to themselves.Demand for transactional risk insurance remained strong throughout 2023-24. Despite heightened geopolitical tensions, the UK M&A market has posted a steady recovery from its sluggish 2023, fuelled by growing economic certainty and investor confidence. These trends are borne out in the success of Lockton’s UK transactional risks team, which placed policies for transactions with an aggregate value of £14bn in the last year, up from £13.2bn in the prior year. This masks a contradictory trend, however, with a 3% decrease in the average transaction value over the last 12 months. Taken within the context of a resurgence of M&A megadeals, such results indicate a growth in the utilisation of transactional risk insurances on the acquisition of SMEs, due to the near-unprecedented low ratings environment. Notably, buy-side appointments continue to outweigh sell-side appointments for buy-side policies. This is a missed opportunity for the sell side: if the sell side were to appoint their broker, rather than leaving this as a decision for the buy side to make, this would likely give the sell-side greater leverage to shape the agreed policy terms, meaning they will ultimately reduce recourse to themselves.

Realising the potential of the UK’s renewable energy revolution

The UK’s transition to clean power presents significant opportunities for renewable energy investors, developers and operators. With projects rapidly scaling up and diversifying, insurance has established itself as a key enabler of investment. To secure the most favourable terms and keep premiums down, however, it pays to recognise and understand insurers’ concerns around the UK’s nascent and rapidly evolving clean energy generation sector - and the risks that come with it.The UK’s transition to clean power presents significant opportunities for renewable energy investors, developers and operators. With projects rapidly scaling up and diversifying, insurance has established itself as a key enabler of investment. To secure the most favourable terms and keep premiums down, however, it pays to recognise and understand insurers’ concerns around the UK’s nascent and rapidly evolving clean energy generation sector - and the risks that come with it.
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