Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
Inside Risk: Mitigating the risks of roof mounted photovoltaic systems
The use of photovoltaic (PV) systems to generate clean sustainable energy is well established within the built environment, with installations becoming more of a ‘norm’, rather than an exception. However, the installation of PV systems to a building …
New EU regulation on cultural goods: risk implications and guidance
Some of the contents of this article were originally delivered during a panel discussion hosted by Lockton on 11th October 2024. New EU regulations to be introduced in June 2025 will ban cultural goods illegally exported from third countries from ent …
Inside Risk: Sprinkler protection in enclosed parking structures
The property fire risk of cars and associated enclosed parking areas has changed significantly over recent decades, increasing the risk of a large loss. Many modern vehicles have increased in size and incorporate bigger quantities of combustible mate …
Inside Risk: Managing the risk of green and living walls
Green walls (also referred to as living walls or vertical gardens) have become increasingly common within our urban landscape. Typically incorporated into the vertical structures of buildings, they are promoted to boost biodiversity, reduce air pollu …
Auto-enrolment: employer preparation and next steps
The introduction of pensions auto-enrolment (AE) has moved a step closer with the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Systems Act (“AE Act”) that has passed through both Houses of the Oireachtas and was signed into Law by the president on 9th July …
Death in service benefits in a world of Master Trusts
The last two years have seen a dramatic shift in the Irish pension landscape. Many employers are moving from a single employer trust pension plan to a Master Trust (a pension scheme with multiple unrelated employers) to comply with Institutions for O …
