Scottish Secretary of State Helen Liddell has threatened to "call in" senior managers at Iron Trades Management Services over slow payment of claims to Chester Street Insurance claimants.

On Monday, Liddell met with asbestos specialist solicitor Frank Maguire of Thompsons, Tony Worthington MP and asbestos action groups, who told her there have been long delays in making payments to claimants where agreement has been reached about liability.

The group also discussed Turner & Newall and the Fairchild judgment.

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.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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