Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
Law firms: should you purchase a wills bank?
A wills bank is a centralised storage system for original wills and estate planning documents, often used by law firms to manage and safeguard clients' testamentary documents. Purchasing a wills bank can provide law firms with long-term client retent …
Cyber-physical risk in the marine sector: a wake-up call from the MSC Antonia
The recent grounding of the MSC Antonia near the Eliza Shoals off Jeddah on 10 May 2025 has brought into sharp focus the real-world consequences of cyber-physical attacks in the maritime sector – and particularly within the Middle East and North Afri …
Preparing your organisation for a potential ransomware payment ban
The increased prevalence of ransomware attacks is forcing the UK, along with many other countries, to explore mitigation tactics. One option is for a targeted ransomware payment ban to negate cybercriminals’ funding mechanism. In 2024, global ransomw …
Financial institutions: reducing the risk of carbon credit projects
The voluntary carbon credits market, valued at approximately $2 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to up to $35 billion by 2030, according to research from MSCI. These projects need financing, creating a significant opportunity for financial insti …
How can private investment collaborate with the UK’s public health sector?
Numerous stressors are impacting the UK Government’s ability to fund public health services and provisions. Additionally, the Home Office has signalled its intention to reduce the ability of overseas healthcare workers to gain work visas — potentiall …
How salary sacrifice can offset rising employers’ National Insurance costs
Rachel Reeves’ Budget introduced several changes for employers, many of which came into force from April 2025. By far the most significant of these, however, was the increase to employers’ National Insurance contributions (NIC), which for many employ …
