Employment law
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.
Employment law: Tribunals and tribulations?
The increasing number of employment tribunals presents an opportunity for brokers able to offer advice and legal expenses insurance, writes Kevin Pallett.
Postbox: Gender quotas will only backfire
Reading Heather Jackson's analysis of Vince Cable's hopes for gender equality in the insurance industry, I agree that looking at the existing talent pool, holding consultations and limiting the number of directorships one person can hold should all be…
Towergate 'misleading' employment tribunal, says counsel
The long-running employment dispute between Towergate and two former members of staff now working for rival Hendersons could be concluded in November, a full year after the employment tribunal began to hear the case, Post has learnt.
News analysis - deafness: bringing back balance
For the second time in as many months the Supreme Court has been asked to adjudicate in disease claims, this time on industrial deafness. Daren Charlton considers the implications that arise from Baker v Quantum Clothing.
Legal update - jury trials: judge, jury and compensation
Personal injury claimants in Scotland have long enjoyed the right to a jury trial to determine liability and damages, but record-breaking awards over the past six months has seen their popularity with claimant lawyers surge. Julie Keenan looks at the…
Disease claims - occupational voice loss
Occupational voice loss is becoming a growing hazard, partly due to the rise in call centres. Paula Jefferson and Rachel Barbenel examine recent case outcomes and advise on avoiding and defending claims.
Career development & CSR: ask the expert
I've heard that, later on this year, a new employment law will be passed, resulting in temporary workers having the same benefits and rights as permanent workers. Is this true?
Directors' & Officers': A market hampered by soft rates and over capacity?
The number of insurers looking to grab a piece of the SME directors' & officers' market shows no sign of slowing. Amy Ellis reports on the attraction of a market still hampered by soft rates and over-capacity.
Keoghs appoints duo to senior roles
Keoghs has appointed two senior personnel to its team – a new partner specialising in disease claims, Carrie Hoey, and a new commercial director, Andrew Spice.
Jubilee employment tribunal to reconvene in April
The employment tribunal hearing between Jubilee Managing Agency and former finance and operations director Kate Lewis will reconvene in April.
Jubilee employment tribunal fails to reach conclusion
The employment tribunal battle between Jubilee Managing Agency and former finance and operations director Kate Lewis is set to rumble on after the hearing ran over its allotted time.
Former Jubilee boss denies sexism claims at tribunal
Former Jubilee group chief executive Clive Buesnel has denied claims that he planned to relieve Kate Lewis of some of her duties because of her gender when she held the post of finance and operations director.
Everatt buy makes Parabis a £100m turnover company
Parabis Law has expanded its defendant insurance operation and secured a foothold in the Midlands after completing a takeover of Everatt & Company.
RBS Insurance targets direct HNW market with ‘Select’ launch – Insurance News Now – 27 January 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes the introduction of Direct Line Select.