Lockton’s private equity and corporate acquisitions practice identifies unrecognized exposures and provides deal-related insurance and employee benefits due diligence. Lockton conducts a comprehensive review of insurance, benefits, and risk management programs, before recommending options and strategies that lead to cost savings and other long-term financial benefits.

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M&A Benefits Due Diligence

    Lockton’s private equity and corporate acquisitions practice identifies unrecognized exposures and provides deal-related insurance and employee benefits due diligence. Lockton conducts a comprehensive review of insurance, benefits, and risk management programs, before recommending options and strategies that lead to cost savings and other long-term financial benefits. Reviews include three key areas: financial analysis, transaction analysis, and insurance/benefits and risk management review.

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    • Private equity transactions

    • Due diligence

    • Financial analysis

    • Transaction analysis

    • Insurance/benefits and risk management review

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