Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
The Baltimore bridge collapse: a $4 billion question
The March 26 collision between the Dali container ship and the Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in the bridge's collapse, has highlighted the complexity of insurance coverage for maritime operations. The collision resulted in extensive property da …
Inside Risk: Mitigating the risk of hot works
Hot works continue to be one of the main causes of substantial fire loss in commercial premises, resulting in property damage, business interruption, and potential loss of customers. It can ignite combustible materials nearby and potentially more dis …
The benefits of separating fine art and specie from property cover
Fine art and specie collections can appreciate significantly in value over short periods of time. As a result, insuring these high value items under a general property insurance policy could result in the fine art and specie collections being underin …
Healthcare & life sciences M&A: risks and insurance market trends
In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), 2023 was not the Covid-19 rebound year industry experts anticipated. Global deal activity reached a 10-year low, as high interest rates made it more expensive for companies to finance acquisitions. What’s more, cros …
The risk evolution of automated storage systems
The world of storage and distribution is changing. To improve operational efficiency, operators are seeking ways to optimise space utilisation, increasing both the height and/or density of storage with warehouse and distribution centres. One approach …
Cargo market remains stable amid global conflicts
The London cargo market continues to prove its stability to assureds in 2024 due to increased capacity, new entrants trading more actively since early 2023, a relatively static January reinsurance treaty renewal season, and more balanced profitabilit …
