Lockton as a Verb

Incorporation of the internet with business fosters advancements in the physical world as much as the digital one, everything from drone machines to sprinklers that turn on or off based on weather. There is, however, a unique risk that this innovation now incurs—hacking that results in physical damage and business interruption. Learn about this new, international risk and Lockton’s global response. On this episode, Greg DiPrato, a Senior Vice President in the Global Property Practice, walks us through Lockton’s Silent Cyber Property Solution, what makes it unique, and why it was created.

The federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate is working through the regulatory process and seems to update frequently. The mandate poses many questions on flexibility for employers, partnership with specialized vendors, and even what the data tells us about employee behavior. On this episode, Dr. Shealynn Buck, Lockton’s Chief Medical Officer and a member of Lockton’s Coronavirus Advisory Practice, addresses the broader, contextual questions of this situation that we see from the field. Listening to this primer will help in the process of understanding the day-to-day or perhaps minute-to-minute of a federal vaccine mandate.

While environmental risk is older than people think, the volume and severity of environmental risks are now sadly on the rise. If you are a business, a lack of activity on this subject is a long-term plan to fail. On this episode, we speak about the Associates dedicated to environmental risks with Kate Dietrich. Kate is a Vice President, Account Manager, and a leader in Lockton’s Environmental practice.

The world is more connected and interwoven than ever. Unfortunately, the same can be said of crime and the unique vulnerabilities of running an international business. Learn about our crisis management team, how they address these growing needs, and what our support looks like in real life. In this episode, we talk with Jack Matthews, who looks after the Special Contingency, Marine Piracy, and Crisis Response for Lockton UK.

How we interact with finance is diversifying with the growth of cryptocurrency. This change is happening in real time throughout the international economy. Come learn about how we broker in this space, who our clients are, and what we’ve learned from them. On this episode, Sarah Downey the Lockton Financial Services Claims and Blockchain Advisory Leader, discusses this cutting-edge topic and how the insurance world interacts with it.

“People” is a word used increasingly in business strategy, and for good reason. Understanding how individuals interact and create culture are key concepts to enduring success. At Lockton, we believe in these concepts so much that they are a part of our three founding pillars: clients, communities, and people. On this episode, join Kelly Conway, Lockton’s Chief People Officer, as she walks us through what our people strategy looks like today and what valuable lessons any company can apply to their Associates.

A company's reputation is more easily impacted than ever before. A single tweet can drive a stock price or plummet public support. Understanding these mercurial reputational risks is key to thriving in our nonstop world. Our guest is Matt Humphries, the head of crisis management for Lockton UK. Matt has decades' worth of experience in the product recall market and is doing cutting-edge work in the world of reputational risk.

Modern life is made possible by things like bridges, buildings, and water treatment plants. The creation of these sorts of structures marries art with science but in the process creates a series of special challenges. In this episode, Karen Erger, Senior Vice President, Director of Practice Risk Management for Lockton, discusses the architecture and engineering space, sharing common industry mistakes, while highlighting actions that can increase the likelihood of positive outcomes in any industry.

The pandemic, and several other issues, have been weighing heavily on all of us, making mental health and emotional well-being even more of a focus area than before for employers. On this episode, Kembre Roberts, VP – Well-being Practice Leader for Lockton Dunning Benefits, discusses the history of mental health, how it shifted during the last year, and what companies can do to help employees navigate the world and build resilience.