KIM WRIGHT

We are pleased to share our latest instalment of ML Covered, our monthly round-up of key events relevant to those dealing with Management Liability Policies covering D&O, EPL and PTL-type risks. Directors may be required to place greater emphasis on the environment and employees under proposed Bill The Company Directors (Duties) Bill began its second reading in the House of Commons on 4 July 2025. The debate was adjourned and will be resumed on 12 September 2025.

As we welcome the New Year, we are pleased to share our latest version of ML Covered, our monthly round-up of key events relevant to those dealing with Management Liability Policies covering D&O, EPL and PTL-type risks. European D&O claims in the spotlight Alta Signa, a Managing General Agent in the European Economic Area, has released its latest claims report detailing key trends in D&O liability claims across Europe.

The first draft of the Employment Rights Bill ('the Bill') was published earlier this month and represents a landmark overhaul of employment law rights. We will provide a more detailed update in next month's edition of ML Covered, but at a glance, employers and their insurers should be aware of the following key potential changes: Unfair Dismissal Rights The Bill plans to scrap the two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal.