Lockton is the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage. From airlines to Aston Martins, from food service to financial services; from technology to transport: we protect your business so you can focus on building it

Lockton appoints Mark Costin as Head of Aviation UK

Read more

1 / 5

Our Products and Services

We’re ready to help with all your risk management and insurance needs

Explore
Lockton named a Best Place to Work for a decade
Top 50, best large 5
3 star
Top 5 insurances
Lockton is a proud member of the Business Insurance Diversity and Inclusion Award
  • Lockton is a proud member of the Business Insurance Diversity and Inclusion Award
  • Top 50, best large 5
  • 3 star
  • Top 5 insurances
  • Lockton is a proud member of the Business Insurance Diversity and Inclusion Award

News and Insights

Over the last 24 months, several high-profile insolvencies within the UK construction sector have led to a hardening of the Surety market. Many sureties have been reducing their capacity, while others have withdrawn from the market entirely. Employers are also increasingly requesting bonds as an additional form of security, typically with more onerous terms. For contractors and subcontractors, following best practice is key to building a successful Surety programme. Prioritising early engagement, transparency, and a partnership mentality can help to streamline negotiations and achieve the best terms. Construction contractors: key tips to build a successful Surety programme

Construction contractors: key tips to build a successful Surety programme

article
Over the last 24 months, several high-profile insolvencies within the UK construction sector have led to a hardening of the Surety market. Many sureties have been reducing their capacity, while others have withdrawn from the market entirely. Employers are also ...
Read moreConstruction contractors: key tips to build a successful Surety programme

Derisking BESS projects

Demand for grid stability, improving battery technology, and significantly decreasing prices, has facilitated rapid growth in the battery energy storage system (BESS) market across the world. Demand for grid stability, improving battery technology, and significantly decreasing prices, has facilitated rapid growth in the battery energy storage system (BESS) market across the world.

Lockton appoints Edel Ryan to lead Entertainment Practice

Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, today announces the appointment of Edel Ryan as Practice Leader for the Entertainment Practice. The role is based in London and effective from 2 May 2025. Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, today announces the appointment of Edel Ryan as Practice Leader for the Entertainment Practice. The role is based in London and effective from 2 May 2025.

AI risks: what directors and officers need to know

All new technologies carry risks when introduced on an enterprise level. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception, and directors and officers may find themselves in the crosshairs should negative repercussions arise from the use of such tools. To be prepared for the potential regulatory scrutiny or claims activity that comes along with the introduction of a new technology, it is imperative that boards carefully consider the introduction of AI, and ensure sufficient risk mitigation measures are in place. All new technologies carry risks when introduced on an enterprise level. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception, and directors and officers may find themselves in the crosshairs should negative repercussions arise from the use of such tools. To be prepared for the potential regulatory scrutiny or claims activity that comes along with the introduction of a new technology, it is imperative that boards carefully consider the introduction of AI, and ensure sufficient risk mitigation measures are in place.
See all news and insights

Subscribe to Lockton

Sign up to receive our latest news and insights.

Subscribe

Uncommonly Independent

We bring creative thinking and an entrepreneurial spirit to the insurance business and are uniquely positioned to help you succeed.

See our story

With a global footprint of 135+ offices, there’s sure to be one near you.

Find an office
*135+ Lockton offices and partner offices worldwide
Lockton blue globe

We're here to help

We bring creative thinking and an entrepreneurial spirit to the insurance business and are uniquely positioned to help you succeed.

Talk to our team