Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
Real estate & hospitality: Navigating an evolving insurance market
Real estate and hospitality companies continue to face significant and rapid change. Attitudes regarding in-office attendance are evolving, with companies in individual geographies and industries taking varying approaches. Migration patterns are shif …
Third quarter state law overview: A surge in activity affecting health plan compliance
Over the past quarter, federal and state actions continued to reshape the legal and compliance landscape for health plans in the areas of abortion and gender-affirming care. We have seen a surge in federal agency enforcement, new rulemaking and litig …
SEC’s new stance on mandatory arbitration alters risk landscape for companies going public
For decades, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) effectively prohibited companies going through IPOs from using mandatory arbitration provisions as a tool to avoid class-action litigation. Recently, the commission announced a new policy that …
Cost concerns rise, but plan sponsors are missing longer-term opportunities: Q2 2025 Peopl …
With benefit plan costs continuing to rise, plan sponsors are under growing pressure to make plan changes. Despite mounting pressure, the 2025 Lockton National Benefits Survey found that plan sponsors have been hesitant to make strategic cost-saving …
Upcoming key compliance deadlines and reminders for fourth quarter 2025
As we enter the fourth quarter of 2025, it is essential for employee benefits professionals to stay ahead of critical compliance deadlines that impact plan administration and reporting. This period includes several important dates related to health a …
Washington Supreme Court ruling could lead to more litigation and EPL insurance claims
A recent decision from Washington state’s highest court addresses a deceptively simple question: Who qualifies as a “job applicant” under a state pay equity law? The court’s answer means employers operating in or recruiting from Washington have expan …
