Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
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 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 …
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 …
Law firm mergers: an overview of liability issues
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity among law firms is rebounding following a subdued period during the pandemic. There are broadly six reasons why law firm acquisitions occur: going global, going national, entering new markets, practice expansio …
Insurance brokers: getting the most from professional indemnity insurance
With insurers’ appetite growing once again, capacity has returned to the insurance brokers professional indemnity market in recent months. For firms, this is resulting in a reduction in premiums and insurers’ applied rate. Nevertheless, effective ris …
Ensuring the viability of purpose-built student accommodation projects
Many of the contents of this article were originally raised at a seminar and panel discussion event entitled ‘Chasing value in PBSA’, hosted by Lockton Global Real Estate & Construction on Wednesday 18th October. Purpose-built student accommodation ( …
