All Claims Management articles – Page 36
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AnalysisLords rules on pleural plaques
Could the decision open a window for claims in breach of contract?
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Online onlyHouse labor committee passes legislation to end sex discrimination
Employment Non-Discrimination Act approved by a vote of 27 to 21
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Online onlyDecline in nonfatal workplace injuries continues in 2006
The rate in 2006 was the lowest since the workplace injuries and illnesses survey was first conducted in 1972
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River Place II forms captive insurer in New York
Captive will insure a large residential project in midtown Manhattan
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Online onlyPiracy attacks rise
Nigerian and Somalian coasts become more dangerous, IMB backs move to refer situation to UN Security Council
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Online onlyGuidance on UK Corporate Manslaughter Act published
Justice Minister: Law will ensure proper accountability - when very serious management failings lead to people being killed
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ETUC goes on the offensive against MSDs
ETUC wants to launch a mass trade union offensive focused on work related musculoskeletal disorders
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AnalysisWhen terrorists strike
Property insurance claims stemming from large terrorist incidents can drag on, but a new agreement between government and industry could help speed the process
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Online onlyShareholder lawsuits coming in Europe: Report
Shareholder activism and new litigation tactics making D&O liability insurance more prevalent on continent, report says
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Online onlyUK’s separated plutonium stockpile poses severe risks warns Royal Society
Report says best option is to convert the plutonium into a fuel for nuclear reactors
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Online onlyUS auto workers launch first national strike action in 30 years
The UAW has launched a national strike against General Motors to address issues of job security
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Online onlyAIRMIC publishes updated D&O guide
New guide reflects the stronger codification of directors’ responsibilities
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Online onlyDetroit air traffic controllers sue over toxic black mold
Complaint alleges that toxic mold remains in the control tower and workers continue to suffer health problems
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EU warned not to “water down” existing product safety checks
EU Consumer Commissioner sets out plans for a review of consumer product safety
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Online onlyHSBC back in court over discrimination claim
HSBC’s former head of global equities has refilled a £5m discrimination claim against the bank alleging misconduct
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Online onlyFortify your legal defences, advises employment lawyer
Employment tribunal cases last year rose by 15%, legal advisors warn employers to fortify their defences
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AnalysisFarmers as risk managers: lessons from this summer
A bad year for agriculture has exposed the need for business continuity plans
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San Diego hospital launches countersuit against its insurer
Independent hospital says insurance company refuses to pay hospital market-competitive rates
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Online onlyPicture warnings to appear on UK tobacco packets
The move makes the UK the first country in the EU to introduce such visual warnings on all tobacco products
