Employers’ liability (EL)
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.
Election 2010: Interview - Adam Price, MP, Plaid Cymru
In the fourth of Post's six part series, profiling the major political parties, Mairi MacDonald talks to MP Adam Price about Plaid Cymru's plans and priorities.
Stakeholders join forces
Stakeholders including the Association of British Insurers and the Trades Union Congress have joined forces to raise awareness about the upcoming reforms to the way low cost road accident personal injury claims are handled.
Commercial insurance prices remain flat for fourth consecutive quarter
A competitive market landscape has perpetuated flat commercial insurance prices during the fourth quarter of 2009, according to global professional services company Towers Watson.
Construct a Quote warns businesses on EL plans
Business insurance comparison site Construct a Quote has warned UK businesses that proposals to introduce an Employers Liability Insurance Bureau will not excuse of them of their obligations to staff.
RSA warns manufacturers over rising order risks
Insurer RSA has warned manufacturers of the risk of a sudden surge in large and untypical orders as the sector’s fortunes improve.
North of the Border: one action in respect of one wrong principle confirmed
Scotland's Court of Appeal confirms principle that a claimant can have only one action in respect of one wrong.
£3m pledged by ABI to help research asbestos
Insurers have pledged £3m to support research by the Ministry of Justice into asbestos- related diseases.
Apil “disappointed” at plaques decision
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers said it has always believed the House of Lord’s ruling should be overturned, so the government’s decision on pleural plaques is a disappointing end to a long, drawn out consultation process.
ABI backs government asbestos plans
The Association of British Insurers has backed Justice Secretary Jack Straw’s package of measures for people with asbestos-related diseases.