Lockton’s dedicated Financial Institutions Insurance Practice is made up of industry experts, who provide intelligent and alternative coverage solutions to help you protect your balance sheet. Placing advocacy and agility at the core of our approach, our specialists utilise a deep understanding of our clients’ financial activities, articulating these in the best possible light to the global insurance market.

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Global Financial Institutions

Bespoke insurance and risk solutions for financial institutions

In an increasingly litigious, highly-regulated and ever-changing economic environment, financial institutions have never faced more pressing risks than they do today. In order to tackle these, businesses require insurance protection that is truly tailored to their individual risk profiles.

Lockton’s dedicated Financial Institutions Practice is made up of industry experts, who provide intelligent and alternative coverage solutions to help you protect your balance sheet. Placing advocacy and agility at the core of our approach, our specialists utilise a deep understanding of our clients’ financial activities, articulating these in the best possible light to the global insurance market. We’ll then co-ordinate with A-rated insurers to craft a tailored programme that insulates our clients from any potential risk.

As a broker with global capabilities, not only do we understand your specific requirements, we also know how your world is developing. We have the market leverage required to secure substantial, uncompromised and affordable insurance coverage. Plus, our skilled claims technicians will advocate tirelessly for you in the event of an allegation against your business.

What we bring to your business

What we cover

  • Dedicated account management

  • Comprehensive, cost-effective financial insurance

  • Compliance with local regulations and any contractual requirements; eg AIFMD, MiFID II/MiFIR, UCITS regime, NPPR and Basel II

  • Financial risk management solutions

  • In-house claims team

  • Industry experts to interrogate the standard conditions against the full suite of coverage, from operational to the corporate

  • Unparalleled market access

  • Independent benchmarking

  • Analytics to calculate your cost of risk and evaluate retention vs transfer options

Our services

  • Directors’ and officers’ liability

  • Professional Indemnity

  • Crime

  • Cyber 

  • Office contents insurance

  • Employers’ liability

  • Public liability

Related products and services

  • W&I Insurance

  • Cyber

  • Office Insurance

  • Private Clients

  • Employee Benefits

  • Claims Consultancy

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To be prepared for the potential regulatory scrutiny or claims activity that comes along with the introduction of a new technology, it is imperative that boards carefully consider the introduction of AI, and ensure sufficient risk mitigation measures are in place. All new technologies carry risks when introduced on an enterprise level. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception, and directors and officers may find themselves in the crosshairs should negative repercussions arise from the use of such tools. 

To be prepared for the potential regulatory scrutiny or claims activity that comes along with the introduction of a new technology, it is imperative that boards carefully consider the introduction of AI, and ensure sufficient risk mitigation measures are in place.

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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, cross-border deals have become tougher to complete following more stringent merger control and foreign direct investment regulations in many countries.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, cross-border deals have become tougher to complete following more stringent merger control and foreign direct investment regulations in many countries.

The risk evolution of automated storage systems

Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS’s) are being used in warehouses more frequently to improve efficiency. The technology has the potential to reduce human error, optimise space utilisation, and enable faster order fulfilment. However, claims resulting from system failures and insufficient risk mitigation measures are on the rise. Businesses need to identify, monitor, and protect against potential hazards, particularly those related to fire, not least to be able to secure appropriate insurance cover.Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS’s) are being used in warehouses more frequently to improve efficiency. The technology has the potential to reduce human error, optimise space utilisation, and enable faster order fulfilment. However, claims resulting from system failures and insufficient risk mitigation measures are on the rise. Businesses need to identify, monitor, and protect against potential hazards, particularly those related to fire, not least to be able to secure appropriate insurance cover.
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Lockton Financial Institutions Team

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Joanne Alamango

CEO - Lockton Malta
joanne.alamango@lockton.com
+356 2011 9708

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Maria Farrugia

Associate
maria.farrugia@lockton.com

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