Employment law
View from the Top: The impact of the financial crisis on the Spanish D&O insurance sector
The financial crisis and the resulting economic complications in Spain have caused a sharp increase in the number of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies taken out.
Hiscox offers charities cover
Hiscox has launched a combined charities insurance product designed to take advantage of what it describes as a "gap in the market."
Round table - SMEs & charities: Here to inform and educate
The SME and charity sectors have been widely courted by brokers and insurers in recent years. However, questions still persist about whether these customers are having their needs properly met. With this in mind Post gathered together some industry…
Appeal Court overturns EL trigger litigation ruling
The Court of Appeal has overturned a 2008 High Court decision that found the insurers who should pay claims for the fatal asbestos illness, mesothelioma are those that provided cover to the employer at the time of the asbestos exposure.
Career development: Ask the expert
As an older employee, I sometimes wonder whether the age discrimination act has really made a difference to workers over 50? I often feel my experience still closes off as many doors as it opens.
Warning over rise in discrimination claims
A law firm has warned insurers and brokers they may be exposed to a rise in claims following implementation of a new "three strikes rule" regarding workplace discrimination, due to come into force on 1 October.
Law report: Defendant's breach of duty over noise measurements results in reversal
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Legal expenses - SME: Risky business
With employment and contractual disputes on the up since the downturn, many businesses are in greater need of legal expenses insurance. Why, then, is demand and take-up by SMEs still low, asks Sam Barrett.
Career development & CSR news: Employee engagement & flexible working
With two of the summer's major sporting events already in full swing, insurers are worried how they can maintain workplace productivity levels and minimise the potential for staff distraction. Recent research by the Chartered Management Institute reveals…
DAS adjusts ratings following employment claims surge
DAS is applying corrective rating increases to its family legal protection business due to a rise in employment claims frequencies, greater consumer awareness of add-on covers and legal costs inflation.
Law reports: Law degree requirement deemed non-discriminatory on basis of age
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Looking Back 50 years: British wives dd to family income
Some time ago in the Insurance Forum, when quoting statistics and comments about women in the US who have added to the family income by taking part-time or full-time employment, I said that the position in this country would probably be broadly similar.
Groupama claims SME first with launch
Groupama Insurances is offering tradesman cover for part-time workers at a reduced per capita rating through its Optima Trade Plus policy.