Mesothelioma High Court case decision to be announced
The High Court’s Mr Justice Burton is today expected to rule on who should pay for long-tail mesothelioma cases brought about by exposure to asbestos.
Insurers have argued that the employer covering the worker at the time the cancer developed should be responsible, not the employer who exposed the worker to asbestos many years earlier.
Personal injury lawyers and trade unions have argued that by the time the cancer takes hold the employer had often gone out of business and the insurer of the employer who exposed the worker to asbestos should pay.
Mr Justice Burton is expected today to rule on the nine-week court case in the summer.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
