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Jeanine Mallia Schembri

Mamo TCV Advocates: Insurance
Key Decision by the Financial Arbiter on Life Insurance Policies with Investment Insurance & ReinsuranceLitigation & Dispute Resolution

Key Decision by the Financial Arbiter on Life Insurance Policies with Investment

In a decision given on the 8th of August 2024 with respect to the case ASF 013/2024, the Arbiter for Financial Services (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Arbiter’) rejected a complaint filed against a Life Insurance Provider regarding a life insurance policy with an investment element which the complainant had purchased from the Life Insurance Provider in the year 2000. The complainant claimed that the said policy had matured to a significantly lower amount than what he alleged was initially promised upon its purchase. More specifically, the complainant asserted that he bought the life insurance policy as he believed that…
Jeanine Mallia Schembri
3rd September 2024
Mamo TCV Advocates: Understanding the Health and Safety at Work
Understanding the Health and Safety at Work Act: Key Concepts and Recent Changes Employment and Industrial RelationsReal Estate & Construction

Understanding the Health and Safety at Work Act: Key Concepts and Recent Changes

On the 9th of August 2024, the Health and Safety at Work Act, Act XXXIII of 2024 (Chapter 646 of the Laws of Malta) (hereinafter referred to as the ”Act”) was published by Parliament. Upon coming into force, the Act shall repeal the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (“OHSA” or “Authority”) Act (Chapter 424 of the Laws of Malta) and its subsidiary legislation. The Act implements principles found in the Framework Directive (89/391/EEC) for health and safety at work, which principles are applicable across the European Union. Objectives and the Scope of the Act The primary objective of the Act…
Jeanine Mallia Schembri
23rd August 2024