Employment law
Blog: Point of reference
Key changes form part of these new rules, as firms will have to ask former employers for regulatory references about the employee going back six years.
First ruling on 'fundamentally dishonest' NIHL claim awards Allianz costs
The first “fundamental dishonesty” ruling has been made on a noise induced hearing loss claim, with the insurer behind the case, Allianz, able to recover costs as a result.
Legal Update: Personal injury claims for new employers
Khalid Mahmood examines transfers taking place under TUPE and what this means for PI claims
Blog: Bullying and harassment workshop 2015
Solicitor Mariel Irvine discusses a recent seminar her firm ran for insurers and employers on the successful defence of bullying and harassment claims
Legal Update: Obesity claims: The thin end of the wedge for EPL insurers
Andrew McDonald and Judith Davison look at the implications of obesity being considered a disability
C-Suite: Broker: Staff health catching up with safety
Health and safety gets a bad rap at times, and when it does so the focus is nearly always on the safety half of the equation and its regulations.
Law report: Appeal court reverses decision to strike out redundancy claim
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Allianz warns on lack of awareness of new employment tribunal changes
Both sides of the employment divide are unaware of the impact of the changes introduced by the new employment tribunal regulations, Allianz Legal Protection has warned.
Insurer wins lawsuit to sue Lance Armstrong
Acceptance Insurance Holdings has won the right to sue disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong after a judge in Texas refused Armstrong’s request to dismiss the case.
Law reports: George v Ministry of Justice
Claimant’s toil claim unheeded
Allied World enters UK EL market
Swiss-based insurer and reinsurer Allied World has launched itself into the UK employers’ liability market.
Law reports: Statement’s judicial immunity upheld
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Law report: Employment tribunal wrong to apportion liability
This law report has been contributed bby law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Safety standards represent 'unfair' changes to workplace law
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has warned that the government's proposed changes to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill are "a licence for rogue bosses to let safety standards fall".
Growing SMEs: Room to manoeuvre
Small businesses are often subject to rapid change and growth, and it is essential that brokers and insurers understand how radically their risk profiles can evolve.
Argo Group launches first insurance SE in Malta
Argo Group International Holdings has formed a new insurance company in Malta - Argo Global SE – the first insurance Societas Europeas (SE) established in the country.
Child abuse claims: Victims facing uphill battle for compensation
Local authority, church and legal expenses insurers have a role to play in sexual abuse litigation. However, government reform and a recent legal ruling may see this change.
Law report: Detrimental treatment of whistleblowers must be influenced by protected disclosure
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Employment tribunal reforms likely to stir controversy
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Towergate reaches settlement with ex-employees
The two parties in the long running employment dispute between Towergate and two former members of staff now working for rival Hendersons is over.
Job-related stress claims are an underestimated issue in Italy
In the last ten years, only one out of 12 job-related stress claims have been validated by INAIL, Italy's national body for health insurance for workers.
Abbey to grow in legal consultancy
Abbey Protection will grow from an insurer to more of a consultancy firm with the liberation of the solicitor market. It will increase the 70 lawyers it employs and target its 350 000 SME customers to provide a wide range of legal services direct.
Former Indy staff lose compensation after employment tribunal appeal
Hundreds of former Independent Insurance staff have lost the right to compensation after the liquidated company appealed an earlier ruling.