Staffing/contingent workforce

RISK MANAGEMENT

Staffing & Contingent Workforce

Turning risk management and insurance into a tool that fuels profitable growth

A competitive advantage

Leading firms in the temporary staffing and contingent workforce industry understand that effective risk management processes and an efficient insurance program aren’t simply costs in the budget. They are a competitive advantage.

It is important to look at your risks as if you were operating an insurance company. In many ways, you are. And Lockton is here as your partner.

We work with temporary staffing firms to turn their risk management program into a tool that helps facilitate placements and fuel profitable growth.

Staffing firms face a unique set of contract and insurance issues, and our experts offer solutions to mitigate your risks, reduce your claims and eliminate volatility – helping strengthen your staffing business. 

We start by understanding your agency’s operations and business goals. Then we connect them to your risk management and employee benefits objectives.

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FTC settlement with Express Scripts signals major shift in PBM pricing

The Federal Trade Commission’s recent settlement with Express Scripts (ESI) marks one of the most significant regulatory interventions in the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) space in years. For employers, the agreement may signal a broader shift in the industry toward true net-cost drug pricing models, with potential implications for pharmacy benefit design, budgeting, and future PBM contracting. The Federal Trade Commission’s recent settlement with Express Scripts (ESI) marks one of the most significant regulatory interventions in the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) space in years. For employers, the agreement may signal a broader shift in the industry toward true net-cost drug pricing models, with potential implications for pharmacy benefit design, budgeting, and future PBM contracting.

First quarter state law overview: Continued litigation, enforcement activity and other updates

This state law update highlights key legal and regulatory developments affecting employee benefits and healthcare access. 
During the first quarter of the year, regulators and enforcement authorities continued to shape the benefits landscape primarily through ongoing litigation and targeted regulatory actions rather than new, sweeping legislation. This state law update highlights key legal and regulatory developments affecting employee benefits and healthcare access. 
During the first quarter of the year, regulators and enforcement authorities continued to shape the benefits landscape primarily through ongoing litigation and targeted regulatory actions rather than new, sweeping legislation.

Upcoming key compliance deadlines & reminders for second quarter 2026

The second quarter of 2026 brings a few employee benefits compliance deadlines that plan sponsors should note and prepare for in advance. This alert highlights key filing, notice, contribution, and reporting obligations commonly applicable during the April-June timeframe, including ERISA plan filings, health plan reporting, and HSA-related actions.The second quarter of 2026 brings a few employee benefits compliance deadlines that plan sponsors should note and prepare for in advance. This alert highlights key filing, notice, contribution, and reporting obligations commonly applicable during the April-June timeframe, including ERISA plan filings, health plan reporting, and HSA-related actions.
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