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There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
The FCA’s new Consumer Duty: additional focus on consumer outcomes
This article was first published on 23 February 2023. Last updated on 01 August 2023. The Financial Conduct Authority’s new Consumer Duty took effect in the UK on 31 July 2023. With it comes increased regulatory risk for financial institutions which …
How tech-fins can minimise their insurance premiums
There are many similarities between ‘fintechs’ and ‘techfins’, each of which use technology to deliver financial solutions. But for outsiders to the sector, it can often be difficult to tell them apart. When it comes to insurance, techfins have a rel …
The metaverse: Navigating the evolving risk landscape for retailers
From physical trading stalls and shopping centres to e-commerce and online shopping, the retail sector is constantly evolving to increase efficiency and outreach, whilst elevating customer experience. For the next wave of technological development, T …
De-risking environmentally friendly construction
The real estate and construction sector is exploring options to make buildings more environmentally friendly. However, new concepts and designs can have a negative side-effect introducing fire or property risks that need to be addressed to improve bu …
Quantifying ‘ESG’: the consequences for D&O insurance
The use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking to assess company performance in this area is increasingly popular among investors and insurers alike. But given a lack of regulation around each platforms’ assessment methodologies, …
Intellectual property: rising infringement risk as life sciences booms
The life sciences sector is an increasingly prolific producer of intellectual property (IP). As it continues to attract investment in the UK and abroad, this trend is likely to continue. But for life sciences firms, and for their investors, the prote …
