Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
Cryptocurrency insurance – best practices for custodians
The contents of this article were originally delivered as a talk at an event hosted by Future Processing, on 27 April 2023. The advantages of cryptocurrencies continue to draw interest from investors and businesses, creating demand for crypto-related …
De-risking environmentally friendly construction
The real estate and construction sector is exploring options to make buildings more environmentally friendly. However, new concepts and designs can have a negative side-effect introducing fire or property risks that need to be addressed to improve bu …
Quantifying ‘ESG’: the consequences for D&O insurance
The use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking to assess company performance in this area is increasingly popular among investors and insurers alike. But given a lack of regulation around each platforms’ assessment methodologies, …
Hurricane Ian adds to insurance market challenges
Expected to become the second-costliest hurricane ever for the US P&C industry, Hurricane Ian is hitting an already stressed property market which is likely to have repercussions across the globe. Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 major hu …
Challenging economy raises insolvency risk
High inflation and a looming recession in some countries are putting businesses, many of which might be still recovering from the pandemic, under pressure. Directors and officers need to be vigilant and take precautions to avoid liability risks in ca …
Insurance for fintech start-ups made easy
Fintech is a fast moving, creative and transformational industry. Founders of start-ups enter the market with the goal of solving problems and simplifying financial transactions, in turn helping millions of businesses and consumers across the world. …
