Lockton Companies
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…
Lockton adds to professions team
Lockton has confirmed the appointment of Janey Milligan as a consultant to its professions team in Scotland.
Lockton warns firms over data breaches
A new Lockton White-paper has warned organisations that do not notify data breaches they are “living on borrowed time”.
Lockton opens second China branch
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has granted approval to Lockton to open a new branch office in Beijing.
Data protection & breaches: Breaches of security
The Information Commissioner recently issued huge fines for data protection breaches. Edward Murray reports on additional costs that could well flow from new notification laws.
Cunningham becomes Airmic partner
Cunningham Lindsey has become the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers’ 16th corporate partner.
View from the top: Looking under the bonnet
Do you need to know how a Formula One engine works to appreciate the speed of the car? It is an interesting question — does understanding the minutiae of the mechanics make you appreciate the race more?
Lockton forms Indian alliance
Lockton has entered into a strategic relationship with Indian broker, Unison Insurance Broking Services.
Lockton and German broker Funk unveil new tie up
Independent insurance brokers, Lockton and Germany-based Funk Group, today announced that they will expand their risk management service alliance.
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance confirms new director
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Holdings has appointed Alastair Torbet to the newly created role of group sales and marketing director.
Penny Black's insurance week
The first day at a new job can certainly be stressful, what with new colleagues and a host of new challenges.
Lockton adds former Chartis manager to PI team
Stuart Dugdill joins Lockton’s Manchester office on 1 November.
EC3 top 25 broker listing
EC3 top 25 broker listing, in association with IMAS Corporate Advisors..
Top 25 EC3 brokers - Analysis: Getting the balance right
Despite markets not changing dramatically, some EC3 brokers recorded notable figures. James Simpson reports on the sector over the past 12 months.
Broker status: Broker LLP - a beneficial partnership?
Lockton is set to become the biggest intermediary yet to become an LLP broker. Edward Murray looks at the benefits of such a transformation.
Lockton aims for 1 December move to LLP
Lockton International has set itself a 1 December deadline to complete its transformation to a limited liability partnership after the move received regulatory approval.
Penny Black's insurance week
It seems that while Andy Homer's son Oliver decided to follow him into the same market, their shared passions do not coincide when it comes to football.