Lockton Companies
View from the top: The going gets tough
Tough is probably a rather English understatement to describe the state of the world — and the world of reinsurance and insurance — today.
Julian James elected new CII president
At the Chartered Insurance Institute’s annual general meeting held in London on 22 July 2011 Julian James was elected 115th president of the CII.
Garwyn begins another CEO hunt
Private equity-owned specialist liability loss adjuster Garwyn is to appoint a new chief executive officer to replace Stewart McCulloch "in due course," just 13 months after he joined the business.
Sport - Rugby World Cup: Shaken but not stirred
Robert Barron and Michael Owen look at the impact of the Christchurch earthquake on this year's Rugby World Cup and the lessons for contingency specialists involved in other major sporting events.
Lockton's literary scheme
As part of the Lloyd's community programme, Lockton's London associates have been helping girls at Mulberry School for Girls in Tower Hamlets for the past four years, offering help with their reading and mentoring them.
Tough Solicitors’ PI renewals predicted for 2011
Solicitors’ PI renewal rates could rise by 10% in 2011 for firms with no new claims and no significant change in circumstances.
British Insurance Awards 2011: A humble champion
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – WINNER – DR SANDY SCOTT
BIA 2011 Achievement Award winner Scott: Market reaction
Having been crowned Achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards last night, a number of high profile market faces have today lauded Sandy Scott for his work at the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Household - Flood risk: Removing the safety net
In two years, the insurance industry's pact with central government to provide flood cover for at-risk properties will cease to exist. Ralph Savage reports on how insurers are planning to meet the challenge post-2013.
Lockton announces Memphis expansion
Bosses at Lockton are planning a recruitment drive after deciding to open a Memphis-based risk management and employee benefits operation.
Spotlight on Reputation: Making progress over trust
In 2009, the Chartered Insurance Institute published its Future of Trust in Financial Services research, which revealed some key concerns for the insurance industry. Two years on, CII faculty members reflect on the progress made.
Insurers in the dark over E-coli outbreak
A Lockton broker has warned insurers remain in the dark over their exposure to a widespread E-coli outbreak that has killed at least 22 people and left hundreds seriously ill.
Airmic 2011: Study identifies underlying risks that can lead to corporate failure
Boards failing to see – or just choosing to ignore – underlying risks can result in events serious enough to bring down or severely damage otherwise successful companies, research has revealed.
CSR news: Lockton aims high for charity
Lockton's real estate & construction team's inaugural clay pigeon shoot has raised £5000 for its charity of the year, Macmillan Cancer Support. The shoot, which was sponsored by Amlin Insurance and held at Holland & Holland's shooting ground, has taken…
Biba 2011: Biba renews professional indemnity accredited broker panel
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker panel. Biba's three accredited brokers — Lockton Companies, Howden Insurance Brokers and Towergate Professional Indemnity — will continue to provide cover…
Biba 2011: Trade body renews PI deal and teams up with Jelf
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker panel, and launched a new private medical insurance offering.
People moves - 5 May 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 5 May 2011 edition of Post.
Lockton aims for “uninsurable” risks
Lockton is to launch enterprise disruption contingency insurance, designed to help companies cope with previously “uninsurable” risks.
Overseas focus - China: a market of opportunity?
With an enormous population and low insurance penetration, China should be a market ripe for entering. Jakki May finds out it isn't as simple as it sounds but reveals an appetite for change and growth.
View from the top: mind the gap please
As a regular London underground commuter I am frequently reminded of the gap in expectations that yawns between me as a paying customer and the so-called service delivery provided by the management of our capital's public transport infrastructure.
SSP solution supports Mapledown launch
Lockton International’s managing general agent Mapledown is ready to go live with SSP’s insurance policy administration and underwriting solution.
Lockton Middle East subsidiary gains chartered status
Lockton subsidiary Lockton MENA Limited has succeeded in its application to achieve Chartered Broker status from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Lockton opens office in Beijing
The UK Ambassador to China Sebastian Wood lauded the work of international insurance brokers helping China to further develop its insurance markets at the official office opening ceremony of Lockton, which today opened a new branch in Beijing.
Event insurance - market update: the show must go on
With the shift to music downloads, artists are looking to tour more to make money, generating demand but also new risks for contingency underwriters. Sam Barrett looks at the buoyant events insurance arena and finds a growth market, despite softened…