Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
Government releases new flurry of preventative care and contraceptive guidance
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released two new Notices surrounding contraception and other preventive care. Coinciding with this, the Department of Labor, Department of Treasury and Department of Health and Human Services (the Departments) i …
Life Sciences: 2024 Insurance Market Update
With limited exceptions, the Life Sciences property and casualty market continues to be very competitive. Read our 2024 Insurance Market Update to understand the impact on individual lines.
Ireland to introduce a new auto-enrollment pension scheme for employees
The Irish government recently passed a legislation introducing the mandatory automatic enrollment of eligible employees into a central government-run defined contribution pension fund. Auto-enrolment will take effect from 30 September 2025. Backgrou …
Singapore restricts use of EORs by foreign companies and increases Employment Pass qualify …
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) clarified on 9 July 2024 through its website that Employers of Record (EORs) in Singapore cannot apply for work passes for foreigners to be based in Singapore while working for overseas companies that do not hav …
Brazil adds a national public holiday from 2024
The Brazilian government recently passed Law No. 14.759 introducing an additional national paid public holiday on 20 November for the National Day of Zumbi and Black Consciousness. The new law aims tohonor Black history by commemorating the death of …
Can saltwater from a storm surge make your EV car explode?
Lithium-ion batteries, used in everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, pose significant dangers when exposed to saltwater, especially during hurricanes. When saltwater invades coastal neighborhoods due to storm surges, these batteries can b …
