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Welcome to Lockton Ireland

Agile, proactive and driven in approach, the Lockton Ireland team are empowered to make effective decisions swiftly for our clients.

As the world’s largest privately owned broker, we offer unique expertise and capabilities that span across the globe – but it’s our family-owned partnership that really makes us different. We’re free from the demands of corporate shareholders, allowing us to we see the world differently.

We see things from your perspective, always acting with your long-term interests at heart. As your strategic partners, our goal is to make sure that your people solutions and risk management programmes contribute to the success of your business beyond the obvious provision of insurance cover.

Lockton Ireland team

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Gary Ennis

Chairman, Partner
gary.ennis@lockton.com
+44 289 034 8417

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Niall O’Callaghan

Chief Executive Officer, Partner
niall.ocallaghan@lockton.com
+353 86 1917088

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Ray McKenna

Head of People Solutions
ray.mckenna@lockton.com
+353 86 3888875

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Louise Hughes

Head of International
louise.hughes@lockton.com
+353 868 951126

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Marc Hennessy CIP

Head of General Insurance, Lockton Ireland
marc.hennessy@lockton.com
+353 867 724415

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Event cancellation typically stems from adverse weather or the non-appearance of artists and key personnel.

However, stakeholders within the entertainment industry must also recognize the threat of political violence to live productions – particularly as the methods of threat actors evolve. 

Robust risk mitigation of violence at live events requires a holistic approach from all parties. Close collaboration and understanding of all contingencies and protections is critical to ensuring the safety of performers and spectators, alike. Live music: building resilience against political violence risks

Management Liability Market Update: Q1 2026

The Management Liability (ML) Insurance market continues to favour clients, with a broadly stable trading environment. Strong capacity levels, sustained competition among carriers, and continued appetite for growth have kept trading conditions favourable across much of the market. Nevertheless, an increase in insurer consolidation and rising claims activity suggest that this period of calm may not be permanent. The Management Liability (ML) Insurance market continues to favour clients, with a broadly stable trading environment. Strong capacity levels, sustained competition among carriers, and continued appetite for growth have kept trading conditions favourable across much of the market. Nevertheless, an increase in insurer consolidation and rising claims activity suggest that this period of calm may not be permanent.

Key considerations for effective pension design in 2026

Ireland’s pension system is evolving rapidly. Auto-enrolment is live as of 1 January 2026, expanding coverage within private sector pensions, while the potential introduction of in-scheme drawdown promises less fragmented retirement journeys. Additionally, the post-IORP II governance landscape will push providers toward scale, transparency, resilience, and member-centric innovation.

With change being the only constant for now, we’ve outlined four steps for employers to take to help navigate the year ahead with confidence:Ireland’s pension system is evolving rapidly. Auto-enrolment is live as of 1 January 2026, expanding coverage within private sector pensions, while the potential introduction of in-scheme drawdown promises less fragmented retirement journeys. Additionally, the post-IORP II governance landscape will push providers toward scale, transparency, resilience, and member-centric innovation.

With change being the only constant for now, we’ve outlined four steps for employers to take to help navigate the year ahead with confidence:

P&I renewals: Economic volatility forces clubs’ tough stance on general increases

The 2026 renewal season has been a difficult one for Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Insurance buyers. General increases – the additional amount that P&I clubs require from their members, represented as a percentage of the premium paid by each member – sat at a mean average of 6% across the International Group. The most frequent increase sat slightly lower, with 7 of the 12 clubs asking for increases of 5%. The American Club and Steamship members saw the highest increase of all, at 8%. In addition, except for Gard, all clubs have asked for standard deductible increases.The 2026 renewal season has been a difficult one for Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Insurance buyers. General increases – the additional amount that P&I clubs require from their members, represented as a percentage of the premium paid by each member – sat at a mean average of 6% across the International Group. The most frequent increase sat slightly lower, with 7 of the 12 clubs asking for increases of 5%. The American Club and Steamship members saw the highest increase of all, at 8%. In addition, except for Gard, all clubs have asked for standard deductible increases.
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