November 2009 news

Keep up to date with the latest developements and commercial insurance news in your sector November 2009 news

Asbestos campaign backed by widow

03/11/2009

A widow is backing the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) campaign to protect workers from asbestos, which may concern those with building contractors insurance. Read full story

Company fined for oil tank explosion

03/11/2009

A south-east oil storage firm and its director have been prosecuted for an explosion and fire, which may demonstrate the need for liabilities cover. Read full story

Safety watchdog highlights asbestos risks

02/11/2009

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is calling on the UK's construction companies to protect their workers from asbestos, which may apply to those with building contractors insurance. Read full story

HSE launches quarry safety team

02/11/2009

A new team has been established by the Health and Safety Executive to improve safety in the UK's quarries and open cast mines, which may be news to those with business insurance. Read full story