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A provision of the Health Care bill inserted by former Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) signed into law in 2010 has made the burden of proof for black lung claims less stringent. Under the new provision, miners who have worked in underground mines for 15 years who also suffer from severe respiratory problems are now presumed to have black lung disease. This provision shifts the onus from employee to employer and will likely lead to a large increase in the number of black lung claims for US mining firms in the near future.
An expert panel discusses the genesis of this regulatory reform, potential implications for the mining industry and the insurance industry, and provide examples of recent claims to illustrate how this legislation has changed the landscape for black lung claimants and their employers. Their insights will be summarized in a subsequent written report.
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About Zurich
Zurich in North America is a part of Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich), an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, the Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland and employs approximately 60,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries, including more than 9,500 employees in North America.
Zurich entered the U.S. market in 1912. According to Highline Data LLC (NAIC 2008), Zurich in North America (www.zurichna.com) is the second-largest writer of commercial general liability insurance and the fourth-largest commercial property-casualty insurance company, serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, specialties and programs sectors. Zurich's risk engineering services in the United States are provided by Zurich Services Corporation.
