Employers' liability (EL)
Quinn told to enforce 3000% rate hikes to secure UK commercial re-entry
Quinn Insurance may have to increase rates on its UK commercial premiums by 3000% to secure regulatory approval to re-enter the market.
80% of insurance industry applies for ELTO membership
Four in five EL insurance firms have applied for voluntary membership of the Employers’ Liability Tracing Office.
Looking Back 10 years: Government to centralise insurance
The government wants to set up a single standard insurance package for MPs and their staff in a move to replace the existing antiquated system.
Garwyn to become "more relevant" under McCulloch
Garwyn claims the appointment of Xchanging's former chairman of global sales Stewart McCulloch as its new chief executive signifies the loss adjuster's desire to become more relevant to its customers across a wider range of risks.
The claimant's view: A fairer, better Britain
We welcome the new government's commitment to a compassionate society, one that values fairness and responsibility and the pledge by David Cameron to look after the frail, the elderly and the poorest in society.
First City staff mull protest group
Staff that remain in the broker First City's pension scheme have learnt their retirement pots could be hit by a shortfall of as much as 60%.
Dismore loses seat
Insurance issue campaigner Andrew Dismore has lost his Hendon seat to the Conservative candidate, Matthew Offord, by 106 votes following a recount.
Heath wins contract with BSS Group
Heath Lambert has won the contract to provide all general insurance cover for industrial and domestic services specialist BSS Group.
Apil calls for action on EL claims
A new system for providing compensation for sick and dying workers must be a top priority for the next government, according to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Law reports: Homeowner not negligent over workman's accident
Kmiecic v Isaacs (Queen's Bench Division — 12 March 2010)
Fortis extends self-employed offering
Fortis has revamped its liability product for the self-employed. Semploy Extra, which has been launched following a comprehensive review of its existing Semploy offering, will be available for new and existing clients from 31 May.
Co-op chief hits out over asbestos
The head of general insurance at Co-operative Financial Services has accused the industry of shirking its responsibility by continuing to oppose the formation of a pool for asbestos-related employers' liability insurance claims.
Co-operative Insurance calls for ELIB
David Neave, director of general insurance at Co-operative Financial Services, has called on the insurance industry to fund an Employers’ Liability Insurance Bureau.
ABI backs PI lawyer involvement in ELTO
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the idea of involving personal injury lawyers' data in the Employers' Liability Tracing Office, despite reservations from the legal profession.
ABI's vision shortsighted
I write in response to the recent article 'MIB chief's warning over extra Employers' Liability Tracing Office costs'.
US mine explosion claims 25 lives
An explosion in a mine in West Virginia has killed at least 25 people, various news agencies have reported.
Looking Back - Government pulls plug on EL pilot
Insurers' battle to cut employers' liability claims costs hit another snag this week after the government finally pulled the plug on its fast-track pilot.
Mesothelioma liability transferred under Act
British Telecommunications v Royal Mail Group (Queen's Bench Division — 7 January 2010)
Comment - ELIB: How much of a liability?
Phil Bird considers the controversial proposal to establish an employee compensation fund of last resort and questions the validity of some of the objections to it.
ABI and MIB to create Employers' Liability Tracing Office
ELTO to be headed up be RSA UK CEO Adrian Brown.
MIB chief: warning over extra ELTO costs
Motor Insurers' Bureau chief executive Ashton West has warned insurers that they face "significant" extra costs as a result of an agreement with the Association of British Insurers to jointly build an Employers' Liability Tracing Office.
Groupama claims SME first with launch
Groupama Insurances is offering tradesman cover for part-time workers at a reduced per capita rating through its Optima Trade Plus policy.
Law reports: Injury at health and fun day was not fault of employer
Robert Lee Uren v Corporate Leisure (UK) and others (Queen's Bench Division — 22 January 2010).
Legal analysis - harassment claims
Paula Jefferson takes a look at what role employment tribunals may play in future harassment claims and the consequences for insurers.