Employers’ liability (EL)
Shell oil plant explosion leaves two injured
Two people have been injured in a fire after an explosion at a Shell oil plant in the Netherlands on Wednesday.
25% of UK workforce at risk of noise induced hearing loss
A quarter of the UK’s workforce are at an increased risk of noise induced hearing loss because they use headphones while at work, according to a study from an audio technology company.
Axa calls for reforms to tackle rising EL claims
Axa has called for tougher sanctions for claims management companies and an industry best practice guide on health and safety, after research showed employers' liability claims continue to rise.
85% of workplace injuries uncompensated says Apil
A huge majority of workplace related injuries and illnesses remain uncompensated according to figures released by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Corpore signs deal with Telefónica to provide OH services
Absence, injury and risk management provider Corpore has been appointed by Telefónica UK to provide occupational health services across their UK operations.
Claimant solicitors accused of fuelling workplace stress claims
Other claims 'hotspots' said to include industrial deafness and EL/PL
Editor's comment: Joining forces to finish the race
Brokers and insurers could be described as having a love-hate relationship – like Roadrunner and Wile E Coyote.
Brokers warned to scrutinise TOBAs ahead of new employers’ liability rules
Insurers could pass on fines to firms failing to obtain employee reference numbers.
2525's Dale seeks "skin in the game" to profit from liability upturn
The active underwriter at specialist liability Syndicate 2525 has admitted that the firm’s executive would love to have “some skin in the game,” whilst railing against the regulatory costs in running a smaller Lloyd’s insurer.
Gallagher Bassett wins mesothelioma payment scheme contract
The appointment of scheme administrators for the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme has been awarded to Gallagher Bassett International.
ELTO success rate hits 77%
The volume of search enquiries on the Employers’ Liability Tracing Office database more than doubled in 2013 compared to 2012, preliminary data released by ELTO showed.
Expertise in Action: Employers’ Liability: Taking the hit
The Mesothelioma Act means the employers’ liability market will suffer another hit as it seeks to absorb the costs of funding the compensation scheme.
Expertise in Action: Employers’ Liability: Have you heard?
Noise-induced hearing loss claims may be set to fall in number in the future but insurers must face the challenges they bring today.
3D Printing: Get ready for the 3D revolution
With 3D printing expected to totally transform manufacturing, what does it mean for the insurance industry?
ABI rejects suggestions mesothelioma payout will increase to 100% over time
Asbestos Victims Support Group Forum attacks exemption U-turn.
Mesothelioma Bill handed Royal Assent ahead of schedule
The Mesothelioma Bill is now an Act of Parliament after being granted royal assent.
Mesothelioma Bill’s 75% compensation cap outcome is ‘extremely fair’
Bill edges closer to royal assent as claimant bodies vow to continue to fight limit.
Interview: Tim Wallis: Man in the middle
Tim Wallis, chairman of the Claims Portal, tells Post of his pride in his mediation work and reveals he is working on the possibility of launching a credit hire portal.
North of the border: Liability rethink leads to meso trial
The case of Bavaird v McAlpine (2013) concerned Gordon Bavaird’s death from mesothelioma in 2008, says Catriona Stewart.
Claims Portal boss Wallis responds to TPA criticisms
Claims Portal chairman Tim Wallis has clarified there are various options available for third party administrators within the portal.
GAB Robins reports 76% retention rate on portal claims
GAB Robins has reported a 76% retention rate for employers' liability and public liability injury claims within the Ministry of Justice claims portal, up to 15% higher than the industry average.
Welsh asbestos bill passed
The Welsh Assembly has passed a bill allowing for the Welsh NHS to recover costs from the insurers of employers whose employees were exposed to asbestos.
Brokers warn insurers not to rush into private security firm cover
Concerns raised over claims frequency of problem doormen supervisor sector.
Compulsory licences for security firms present opportunity for insurers
New rules mandating licenses for private security firm could create opportunities for insurers, according to Dave Humphries director of partnerships and interventions at the Security Industry Authority.