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Lockton Companies, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, today announces the appointment of Mark Drummond-Brady to the Board of Lockton International as Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.

Lockton appoints Mark Drummond-Brady as Non-Executive Director of Lockton International

London, November 19th – Lockton Companies, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, today announces the appointment of Mark Drummond-Brady to the Board of Lockton International as Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. Drummond-Brady brings o ...

Five key challenges for the data centre industry

As demand for data soars, investment is flowing into data centres. According to Savills, European data centre capacity is expected to increase 21% by 2027, while total internet bandwidth usage will nearly triple during the same period, driven by tighter rules around data retention and new, more powerful artificial intelligence tools. This growth is not without challenges, however – including how to deliver data at scale, and minimise the sector’s carbon-intensive footprint.

Below, we pick out five key issues facing investors and operators in the years ahead.

As demand for data soars, investment is flowing into data centres. According to Savills, European data centre capacity is expected to increase 21% by 2027, while total internet bandwidth usage will nearly triple during the same period, driven by tighter rules around data retention and new, more powerful artificial intelligence tools. This growth is not without challenges, however – including how to deliver data at scale, and minimise the sector’s carbon-intensive footprint.

Below, we pick out five key issues facing investors and operators in the years ahead.

Inside Risk: Mitigating the risks of roof mounted photovoltaic systems

The use of photovoltaic (PV) systems to generate clean sustainable energy is well established within the built environment, with installations becoming more of a ‘norm’, rather than an exception. However, the installation of PV systems to a building can introduce new hazards which may increase the likelihood or severity of a loss.

The use of photovoltaic (PV) systems to generate clean sustainable energy is well established within the built environment, with installations becoming more of a ‘norm’, rather than an exception. However, the installation of PV systems to a building can introduce new hazards which may increase the likelihood or severity of a loss.

New EU regulation on cultural goods: risk implications and guidance

New EU regulations to be introduced in June 2025 will ban cultural goods illegally exported from third countries from entering the EU. In addition, any party who imports cultural goods that originated outside the EU will face heightened due diligence requirements. The regulations are set to have a profound impact on dealers, collectors, and cultural institutions. Engaging with provenance research, legal advisors, and insurance professionals will be essential for anyone trading or collecting art.

New EU regulations to be introduced in June 2025 will ban cultural goods illegally exported from third countries from entering the EU. In addition, any party who imports cultural goods that originated outside the EU will face heightened due diligence requirements. The regulations are set to have a profound impact on dealers, collectors, and cultural institutions. Engaging with provenance research, legal advisors, and insurance professionals will be essential for anyone trading or collecting art.

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