Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
Inside Risk: Managing the risk of green and living walls
Green walls (also referred to as living walls or vertical gardens) have become increasingly common within our urban landscape. Typically incorporated into the vertical structures of buildings, they are promoted to boost biodiversity, reduce air pollu …
Impending Port Strike: Insurance and Risk Management Implications
As it has many times before, the International Longshore Association (ILA) is once again threatening a strike, beginning October 1, that could shut down major ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States, with significant repercussio …
Growth in mining M&A spurs W&I/R&W insurance demand
Precious metals now play a critical role in several emerging industries, providing a core component in everything from AI-powered microchips to booming clean energy infrastructure. It’s therefore no surprise the global precious metals market is proje …
Managing logistic firms’ risks as service offering expands
Logistic firms are extending their offering. They now provide end-to-end services, covering the complete logistic cycle: starting with procurement and distribution, transport, delivery to the customer and ending with return logistic. The evolution of …
“Pay to be paid” clause: consequences of the High Court’s marine ruling
In a significant ruling for the marine insurance industry, the High Court of England & Wales has confirmed the enforceability of “pay to be paid” clauses in marine insurance policies. What is a “pay to be paid” clause? The “pay to be paid” concept …
Japan introduces flexible work entitlements for parents with young children
The Japanese government passed legislation requiring employers to offer flexible working options to employees caring for young children and expanding existing work-life balance entitlements for working parents. Amendments to the Childcare and Family …
