Employers' liability (EL)
Mesothelioma claims to get tougher to defend following Supreme Court ruling
McDonald case ‘gives additional protection to people who work in factories’
Gable agrees deal with Norwegian SME trade body
Liechtenstein-based insurer Gable Holdings has partnered with a Norwegian trade association in a deal worth £15m GWP per year.
RSA plays down redundancy speculation
RSA commercial managing director John Hancock downplayed suggestions of large scale job cuts at the insurer, despite news that it plans to cut 19% of its UK expense base.
Over half of construction workers mistaken about employer insurance
Nearly 60% of UK construction site workers believe their employers must have insurance in place to pay their salaries and medical benefits if they are off work, despite such policies not being mandatory in the UK.
Quest Partnership appointed to handle Balva liability claims
Liability adjuster The Quest Partnership has been appointed to handle liability claims following the failure of Latvian insurer Balva.
FSCS to protect 'most' of Balva's individual and SME policyholders
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has said it will step in to help policyholders of Latvian insurer Balva.
In-Focus: Public Sector - Q&A Bill Sulman
Post spoke to Bill Sulman, director for public sector at Aon Risk Solutions, about the common business continuity threats for the public sector and how insurers, brokers and risk managers can work together for mutual benefit.
Cost of workplace accidents 'unacceptably high' says Greek Labour Minister
Greece’s Labour Minister has called for greater investment in health and safety to tackle the high cost of workplace accidents across the European Union.
Most SMEs unknowingly underinsured, Axa report shows
The majority of the UK’s 4.9 million SMEs are underinsured and half a million may be breaking the law by operating with inadequate cover, according to a report by Axa.
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.