There has been much activity in the media in recent months over UK Asbestos related diseases and insurance claims. This has focused on many aspects including compensation amounts eligible to be paid to the injured party, government pronouncements and legal debate on various asbestos related diseases.  The UK Asbestos working party, formed from members of the UK Actuarial Profession, has recently estimated that the insurance cost for the UK industry could be in the region of £11bn, with an increasing number of claims being made every year. This has ramifications for insurance companies, injured parties and their employees.

Due to the numerous recent developments, in particular differences in the treatment of asbestos related diseases in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, we have summarised the latest on Asbestos related diseases in the UK into an EMB briefing which we hope will give you a round up of the current issues surrounding this contentious issue.

To read the full briefing, please click here