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ABI: Government action on pleural plaques should focus on education

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Wednesday, 09, Jul 2008 12:00

Commenting on today’s publication of a pleural plaques consultation paper by the Ministry of Justice, Nick Starling, Director of General Insurance and Health at the Association of British Insurers, said:

“The way forward must be through education to reassure and allay the concerns of people with pleural plaques. The insurance industry wants to work with the Government to achieve this. Legislation is not the answer. Pleural plaques are symptomless, do not impact on a person’s health, and do not develop into asbestos-related diseases. “

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Notes for Editors

1. Enquiries to:

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Kelly Ostler-Coyle 020 7216 7415 (Mobile: 07968 364 302)

2. The ABI is the trade association for Britain’s insurance industry. Its nearly 400 member companies provide over 94% of the insurance business in the UK. It represents insurance companies to the Government, and to the regulatory and other agencies, and is an influential voice on public policy and financial services issues. ABI member companies hold up to a sixth of all investments traded on the London Stock Exchange, on behalf of millions of pensioners and savers.

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