Employers liability rates still rising for most U.K. firms.(International)

From: Business Insurance | Date: September 20, 2004 | Copyright information

Byline: PETA MILLER

Although nearly three-quarters of U.K. employers surveyed saw their employers liability premiums rise in the 12 months ending in June, the increases generally were less severe than in an earlier survey.

Indeed, insurers and brokers maintain that the market for employers liability is stabilizing as competition increases. The insurance, which covers a range of employee injuries and illnesses, is mandatory in the United Kingdom.

In a report released earlier this month, the British Chambers of Commerce said that a survey of 600 of its members revealed ...

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