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Kennedys calls for end of Laspo mesothelioma exemption
Insurance law firm Kennedys has called for the end to the special legal status granted to mesothelioma claims and bring their processing in line with the reforms introduced by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act.
Apil slams 'misconception' fuelled meso proposals
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has accused the consultation paper on mesothelioma of being “based on a number of misconceptions about how mesothelioma claims are carried out in practice”.
Asbestos proposals are a “missed opportunity” says Apil
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has branded the recent consultation to speed up the settlement of mesothelioma as a “missed opportunity.”
Asbestos victims must not be quick to dismiss Mesothelioma scheme
Asbestos victims must not make swift judgements unfairly condemning the mesothelioma scheme, Derek Adamson, partner, insurance head of occupational health and casualty at DWF said.
Asbestos charities ‘furious’ at MoJ adoption of ABI’s agenda
The Asbestos Victims Support Group Forum has met with justice minister Helen Grant to express anger and frustration around the consultation on Reforming Mesothelioma Claims.
European reinsurers should focus on US APH
The expected increased ultimate cost of dealing with asbestos claims of $10bn (£6.4bn) is a source of growing uncertainty for European reinsurers, Ruxley Research has said.
Mesothelioma: Bearing the burden
With the Mesothelioma Bill due to come into operation early next year, just how much strain is the compensation scheme likely to put on insurers?
Apil welcomes much-awaited mesothelioma consultation
Claimant lawyers have welcomed the opportunity to speed up the resolution of mesothelioma cases following the release of a consultation on these claims.
Industry agrees to 75% payout for mesothelioma scheme
Employer’s liability insurers have agreed to pay 75% of civil compensation for mesothelioma victims that cannot trace their insurer after debate in the House of Lords.
Mesothelioma scheme could cost £451m in first decade
A fund of last resort compensating mesothelioma sufferers who cannot trace their employers' liability insurers could cost £451m in the first ten years alone, according to the Department of Work and Pensions.
Lords: Independent body must oversee mesothelioma compensation scheme
Labour MPs criticise unfair start date that excludes half of all sufferers
MPs call for withdrawal of parts of Mesothelioma Bill
Six MPs have called for the exclusion of certain parts of the Mesothelioma Bill, ahead of its discussion in the House of Lords today.
Welsh asbestos bill delayed until mid-July due to 'technical reasons'
A Welsh Assembly bill designed to recover the costs of treating asbestos patients from insurers has hit a last minute snag.
Government introduces Mesothelioma Bill
The Government has introduced the Mesothelioma Bill which will pave the way for a ‘Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme’.
Queen’s speech promises mesothelioma bill
The Queen has today said the next parliament will see legislation to provide payments to mesothelioma suffers when no liable employer or insurer can be traced.
Asbestos: Unclear Future
From differences in compensation eligibility across the UK to legal battles over mesothelioma liability, asbestos-related illnesses are presenting insurers with a range of challenges.
Law report: Mesothelioma victim entitled to full indemnity
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Scottish powers already affect industry
The independence debate has been dominating headlines in Scotland, but insurers should keep in mind that the Scottish Parliament already enjoys significant power over issues that are relevant to their business.
ABI slammed for using failed argument to derail Welsh asbestos Bill
The Association of British Insurers has been criticised for fighting a proposed asbestos recovery costs Bill in Wales with a failed argument already overturned in Scotland.
Mesothelioma proposals will render victims powerless
Personal injury law firm Irwin Mitchell has criticised the government's mesothelioma compensation reforms for restricting access to justice for victims.
Consultation on mesothelioma compensation reform to take place in spring
A public consultation on plans to reform the way mesothelioma cases are dealt with will take place in spring 2013.
US APH liabilities may come back to haunt European insurers
European insurers wanting an idea of the trends coming their way often look to their cousins across the water, knowing that the problems for US insurers today are likely to plague European carriers tomorrow.
North of the border: Longtail liability test
Local authorities glimpse significant savings in a mesothelioma judgment that is likely to be appealed, says Kate Donachie.