Employment law
Analysis: Employment claims rising after unfair fees finished
Now the Supreme Court has ruled employment tribunal fees are unlawful, insurers are expecting a flow – but not a flood – of claims
India's increasing use of employment law
No-one could have anticipated that Donald Trump’s election as president of the United States would lead to an increase in employment litigation in India, but that is precisely what has happened.
Group risk: A group safety net
With state benefits set at low levels, the safety net of group risk cover has never been more valuable. But although sales are creeping up, providers and advisers believe there is much more that could be done to grow the market
Spotlight on health insurance: Medical questionnaires and fraud
The health of a potential employee may have a major impact on their future productivity and, given the law of averages, at least one candidate being interviewed for any particular position is likely to have existing health issues.
Brain Training: 10 things you need to know about ... workplace monitoring
1. Insurance firms are increasingly well informed about the risks and obligations entailed in handling client data, but often less so about personal data relating to their own employees.
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.