Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
Protecting your wine cellar against risk
Wine cellars have a long history. The oldest evidence of a working wine cellar dates back more than 3,700 years, to the former Canaanite palace of Tel Kabri, in Israel. Uncovered by archaeologists in July 2013, the simple room held the remains of 40 …
Law firms: key claims trends to watch in 2025
In the past year, Lockton has seen an increase in the frequency of complex or high value Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) claims against solicitors in the UK. This has resulted in persistent large losses – typically defined as a claims payment …
Baked goods: mitigating against product recall events
The baked goods sector has seen a series of product recall events in recent months. Recall events can have a devastating impact where they occur, with potential implications for businesses, their clients, and end-consumers. To mitigate risk to all pa …
Trade credit: protecting your business from customer default
The economy's current volatility requires your business to be sufficiently protected against the risk of non-payment for already delivered goods or services. Whilst best practice can help reduce your risk, trade credit insurance gives you access to e …
Arbitration Act 2025: implications for construction professionals
The Arbitration Act 2025 received royal assent on 24 February, introducing a series of changes intended to make arbitration fairer, more efficient and cheaper. Construction professionals will have to weigh up these benefits carefully when choosing a …
Under the bonnet: Gap Insurance
Bought your car on finance? If so, you might want to consider guaranteed asset protection (GAP) to protect you against depreciation. In this article, our experts explain what Gap cover is, and how our policy can help. The rise of finance purchasing W …
