Employers' liability (EL)
EL trigger litigation: the judgment
Today the Supreme Court put an end to years of uncertainty by ruling that the insurer on risk at the time of someone's exposure to asbestos is liable to pay compensation for their mesothelioma – regardless of the particular nuances of the employers'…
Your say: Addressing fraud
The issue of fraudulent employers’ liability and public liability claims has recently been debated, and the drive to tackle such claims is to be applauded. Caution is urged, however, when deciding what is and - what is not - fraud.
Garwyn calls for "thorough" fraud investigation of claims to tackle compensation culture
Liability adjuster Garwyn has welcomed the government's initiatives to tackle the compensation culture following the insurance industry's meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron and business leaders.
Comment: ELTO is not fit for purpose
Improvements are needed to help people trace their insurance policies, says Peter Watson, managing partner at Simpson Miller.
Government announces RTA portal extension
The Road Traffic Accident portal for motor personal injury claims will be extended to include claims worth up to £25 000 and, for the first time, employers’ and public liability claims.
Roundtable: Turning the focus onto casualty fraud
While the motor sector has tended to grab the headlines, fraud is on the rise in other areas too. Post gathered together a number of industry experts to debate how the profile of this issue in the casualty sector can be raised
Employers’ liability: A fund of last resort
The need for a fund of last resort for employers’ liability claims still divides the insurance community. While plans to create an Employers’ Liability Insurance Bureau have stalled, it still has supporters who are determined to see these proposals come…
ELIB could materialise if ELTO is not a success
Claims Club members have expressed concerns that the Employers' Liability Insurance Bureau could be introduced if the Employers' Liability Trading Office is not an overriding success.
Your say: Compensation needs to change
The allegation that the Association of British Insurers is maintaining an “attack on injury victims” would be laughable if it wasn’t so offensive.
Benevista launches international employee benefits index
Belgian consultancy firm, Benevista, has launched an international employee benefits index to raise awareness of the advantages of multinational pooling.
G4S eyes further contract wins following Aviva deal
Speaking to Post about the future direction of G4S Cotswold Group, it said that the contract with Aviva is the first of what it hopes will be a series of “high profile” contract wins for the Cotswold Group in its first year in the G4S stable.
Comment: Compensation culture - myth or reality?
Is the compensations culture a myth or reality? Tom Jones offers his personal opinion on this controversial topic.
Q&A Asia: JLT
As part of Insurance Insights new remit to cover Asia, Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia’s chief executive officer Warren Merritt (pictured)spoke to Francesca Nyman to discussed the broker’s plans there.
North of the border: Encouraging results
Manual handling case finds 'reasonable practicability' requirements are not insurmountable, says Simpson & Marwick associate David Pollok.
Health & safety: A matter of interpretation
Health and safety reform is high on the government’s agenda, but is the problem with application rather than legislation?
Fight for compensation hits the Supreme Court
The long running litigation to determine the asbestos victims “trigger” point for employers’ liability cases has headed to the Supreme Court.
Health & safety law to be 'clarified'
The government has said it will slash the burden on employers and their liability insurers in the wake of recommendation from its independent review of health and safety legislation.
Job-related stress claims are an underestimated issue in Italy
In the last ten years, only one out of 12 job-related stress claims have been validated by INAIL, Italy's national body for health insurance for workers.
Rehabilitation: Providing the carrot
While the use of rehabilitation has made great strides in the past few years, is a more co-ordinated approach with tangible incentives needed?
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Young Achiever of the Year
With the judges looking for high-flying individuals under 30 who are exceeding their employer’s expectations, championing rehabilitation in the wider market and setting themselves out as the industry’s stars of tomorrow, four strong candidates emerged…
Expert opinion: A missed opportunity
MP for Blackburn Jack Straw's proposed bill will have no effect on fraud or premiums, says Philip Dicken, strategic partnersip director, New Law.
Willis strenthens Polish presence with construction acquisition
Willis Europe BV, a division of Willis Group Holdings has acquired 100% of the shares of Polish insurance broker, Brokerskie Centrum Ubezpieczeniowe Sp. Zoo.
Ex-Swiftcover CEO Blowers back with new online start-up
Online insurance broker Qmetric has been granted full Financial Services Authority approval and is said to be a “few weeks” away from adding three major insurers to the panel of its specialist consumer brand Policy Expert.
Risk update - Asbestos: Kept safe from harm
With the European Commission ordering the UK to amend legislation to ensure maintenance and repair workers are fully protected from asbestos, John Toms investigates the implications for the insurance industry.