Appeal set to be lodged 'within days'

Four insurers have agreed to appeal the Scottish courts decision to uphold the Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Bill, and will confirm their plans within the next 24 hours, Insurance Times can reveal.

A judicial review brought by AXA, Aviva, RSA and Zurich challenging the Bill - which overturned a House of Lords ruling in 2007 that found plaques to be asymptomatic and non-compensable – was thrown out by Lord Emslie in the Court of Sessions last week.

The ABI confirmed it would be making an official announcement tomorrow (Thursday).

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