Archive for April, 2012
Mesothelioma Claims – Employers Liability
On the 28th March 2012, the Supreme Court handed down judgment regarding the employers liability trigger litigation. This overturned the Court of Appeal’s judgement of 8th October 2010 which was regarding the meaning of “disease sustained” in Employers Liability policy wording and reinstates the market practice that policy cover for mesothelioma claims is triggered by [...]
Read moreFlood Insurance
It is now recognised that in England and Wales, more than 5 million people live and work in areas that are at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea. Not all is lost though – if action is taken to prepare for flooding. While in some areas we are currently facing a drought, the [...]
Read moreDriving on Business
Do you drive your own vehicle for business? Or do you allow your staff to do the banking or visit clients? If so, you must have business use on your motor insurance. A business has a duty of care and a civil responsibility to ensure the vehicle being used is fit for purpose. In the [...]
Read moreBusiness Interruption
With the riots in 2011 and the upcoming Olympics it is more vital than ever that businesses make sure they have adequate cover under their business interruption insurance. A recent insurance industry survey announced that small businesses appear to be the most at risk from the effects of major disruption. So what should you do? [...]
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