Concerns that compensation award will set 'dangerous precedent'
The government has rejected an accusation that its £5,000 compensation award for pleural plaque sufferers opens the floodgates for individuals with other symptomless conditions.
Shadow justice minister Lord Henley said the move “threatens to set a curious and potentially dangerous precedent”. Justice minister Lord Bach hit back, saying: “It will not, as there are no other symptomless conditions that have in law been regarded as compensatable damage for a long and settled period.”
Baroness Quin has expressed concerns that it would result in pleural plaque sufferers getting different treatment in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
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.
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