Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
The potential pitfalls of green hushing
A growing number of companies are choosing not to details of their climate change targets to avoid scrutiny, accountability, and potential lawsuits. The strategy labelled “green hushing” is a reaction to a series of greenwashing allegations and lega …
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 …
Healthcare & life sciences M&A: risks and insurance market trends
In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), 2023 was not the Covid-19 rebound year industry experts anticipated. Global deal activity reached a 10-year low, as high interest rates made it more expensive for companies to finance acquisitions. What’s more, cros …
D&O risks to watch in 2024
Board members are having to steer businesses through a challenging environment after a series of social, political, and economic shocks over the last few years. We’ve here the main risks for boards in 2024 — as outlined in a December 2023 Lockton we …
Exploring the use of AI in healthcare
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already being used to increase efficiency and accuracy in a wide range of healthcare areas, and healthcare service providers are currently exploring many more applications for the technology. Insurers need to be kept i …
Law firm mergers: an overview of liability issues
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity among law firms is rebounding following a subdued period during the pandemic. There are broadly six reasons why law firm acquisitions occur: going global, going national, entering new markets, practice expansio …
