Claims handling and settling as a financial service – A step closer…

  • Published 15.12.2020

Precision required in TPD Occupational Rating Guides

  • Published 15.12.2020

Key Takeaways

S29 ICA: SCT finds new insurer becomes ‘the insurer’ when there is a Part 9 transfer

  • Published 15.12.2020

Offset clauses – The essential elements

  • Published 15.12.2020

Consumer Engagement Report – ASIC’s deep dive into super fund member satisfaction

  • Published 15.12.2020

To void or not to void? Examining the courts' discretionary powers under s468(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

  • Published 14.12.2020

Skypac Aviation Pty Ltd (in liq) (NSWSC2020)

Key Takeaways

Employers Liability Newsletter - December 2020

  • Published 14.12.2020

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

There are no legislative developments to report this month.

RECENT DECISIONS

Consequential conditions - Legal principles re-affirmed
Foody v W Dick & Co. Removals (NSWWCC 2020)

Expert evidence
Bauer Media Pty Ltd v Khedrlarian (NSWCA 2020)

Expert evidence

  • Published 14.12.2020

Bauer Media Pty Ltd v Khedrlarian (NSWCA 2020)

Key Takeaways

Consequential conditions - Legal principles re-affirmed

  • Published 14.12.2020

Foody v W Dick & Co. Removals (NSWWCC 2020)

Key Takeaways

Allegations of conditions consequential to the original injury are very common, particularly with lump sum claims.

It is crucial for insurers to analyse these allegations as the extra body parts claimed may determine whether workers reach important WPI thresholds.