Employers’ liability (EL)
Government makes plaques medical evidence pledge
The coalition government has pledged to consider compensating past pleural plaque victims if new medical evidence became available
Labour MP calls for government to reveal ELIB outcome
A newly elected Labour MP has called on the government to reveal the outcome of a consultation into the establishment of an employers' liability insurance bureau undertaken before the general election.
P&C assumptions may be torn up after Deepwater incident
Insurers and reinsurers are likely take a hard look at the assumptions used to price property and liability coverages for drilling platforms in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon loss, according to Moody's Investors Service.
Post in print - 3 June 2010
Post reporter Leigh Jackson gives a snapshot of some of the main news stories in this week's issue of Post.
ELTO success not dependent on FSA
The insurance industry has continued to back the formation of an Employers’ Liability Tracing Office, despite concerns about the future of the Financial Services Authority.
Employment tribunals - cost recovery: Getting your money back
When claimants take their employer to a tribunal and lose, costs are rarely awarded. Andrew McDonald explores why this recovery is becoming increasingly important.
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)