Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
Law firms: digital assets and blockchain risks
From blockchain-based payment systems to clients’ token offerings, law firms are increasingly finding themselves giving advice around digital assets, blockchain, and other forms of distributed ledger technology (DLT). Given the evolving regulatory la …
London Market Report October 2024
Welcome to the October 2024 edition of Lockton’s London Market Report We are pleased to introduce the first edition of Lockton’s Specialty London Market Report. The Specialty Division was formed 18 months ago to provide Lockton’s retail network and c …
Reducing the cost of insuring firefighting aircraft
As the global climate shifts, wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense. The economic and environmental consequences can be devastating, and the need for effective firefighting aircraft has never been greater. Purpose-built firefighting aircra …
Climate activism generates new corporate governance risks
Summary: The risk of being involved in complex or novel litigation is increasing, and the ensuing reputational damage can be significant for both the individual directors/officers and the organisation. Scenario example: High-profile court case: Th …
Spotlight on Financial Institutions: Cyber-security Criteria Index
Time to act Organisations in the financial sector need to take action and ensure they're meeting APRA and ASIC's cyber-security expectations. APRA’s finalised prudential practice guide to help banks, insurers and superannuation trustees strengthen t …
The Rising Risk of Work-Related Violence in Health and Community Services
A new report by Safe Work Australia has brought attention to the increasing prevalence of work-related violence in the health and community services sector. Drawing from Safe Work Australia’s workers’ compensation claims data, as well as data from th …
