Business interruption
Brokers unsurprised as court sides with BI policyholders in 'wake-up call' for insurers
The industry must address the expectation gap on the back of the Supreme Court business interruption ruling, brokers said as they forecast tougher times ahead for managing general agents.
Hiscox response to BI ruling 'misleading' says Mishcon lawyer
A lawyer representing Hiscox's business interruption policyholders has called a statement by the insurer stating that fewer than one third of its policies may pay out following this morning’s Supreme Court judgment “misleading”.
Supreme Court ruling to have 'very significant' impact for years to come, says FCA lawyer
The Supreme Court’s ruling in favour of the Financial Conduct Authority on behalf of policyholders in the cases versus insurers over Covid-19 business interruption claims will have long-term ramifications for causation and trends clauses, according to…
The Supreme Court BI test case judgment in summary
The Supreme Court has substantially found in favour of the Financial Conduct Authority in the final stage of the Covid-19 business interruption test case. Post highlights key points given among the reasons behind the ruling.
Hiscox share price falls after Supreme Court ruling
Hiscox’s share price fell 4.5% in the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling in the Covid-19 business interruption test case.
Live: Supreme Court rules largely in favour of policyholders in FCA's BI test case battle
Free content: Access market and insurance reactions to the Supreme Court ruling that dismissed appeals against a High Court judgment on insurers paying out in Covid-related disruption on business interruption insurance policies and overturned the Orient…
BI Case Notes: The FCA’s test case in numbers
Updated: On Friday 15 January the Supreme Court will return a verdict on appeals in the Financial Conduct Authority’s business interruption test case.
Supreme Court BI ruling looms
The Supreme Court will issue its ruling today in the Covid-19 business interruption legal case with up to 370,000 policyholders and their insurers awaiting the outcome.
Blog: Should we return to a standard BI policy wording?
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted a split between what policyholders expect from business interruption cover and what insurers say it offers. Damian Glynn, Sedgwick International UK head of financial risks, asks whether customers are ensnared in a…
Supreme Court to hand down BI verdict on Friday
The Supreme Court is expected to hand down its judgment in the business interruption test case appeal on Friday 15 January, the Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed.
Former Lib Dem leader brands insurer Covid BI claims handling 'deeply depressing'
Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has called the conduct of insurers during the coronavirus pandemic “deeply depressing” and urged the Chancellor of the Exchequer to “take steps to protect insurance customers from the actions of insurers”.
Editor's comment: Talking about reputation
To start 2021 we asked the major players in broking, claims and insurance to predict what the biggest event of the new year would be and what trends the first year in the next decade would bring.
Review of the Year 2020 – Brokers and MGAs
Post spoke to brokers and MGAs to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2020
Review of the Year 2020 – Insurers
Post spoke to insurers to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2020
Review of the Year 2020 – Claims
Post spoke to loss adjusting and legal professionals to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2020
Ardonagh’s Sarah Dalgarno on conduct and culture
As the year draws to a close and people prepare for some long overdue down time, it’s worth pausing to reflect on the role of conduct and culture in how insurance has dealt with challenges and how they can shape responses in 2021, says Sarah Dalgarno,…
For the record: The week in deals featuring Aviva, Brit, Cazoo, CFC, Co-op Insurance and GRP
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
Q&A: Tulsi Naidu, Zurich
Zurich UK CEO Tulsi Naidu will become the firm's Asia Pacific CEO in Singapore from 1 January 2021. She spoke to Post about her tenure in the UK, the importance of transparency and the challenges facing the market.
No Supreme Court BI judgment before January, says FCA
Insurers and policyholders will have to wait until next year for the final outcome of the Financial Conduct Authority-led business interruption test case, according to an update from the regulator.
FCA consults on proving presence of Covid-19 for BI claims
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation on guidance to policyholders, insurers and intermediaries on how the presence of Covid-19 in a particular area may be proved for the purposes of business interruption claims.
Editor's comment: 2020 a year of uncertainty
Humans are not designed to cope well with uncertainty.
Blog: Lloyd’s and the London Market, your time has come
With Lloyd’s, London market and wholesale broker accountability drawing the regulator’s attention in recent weeks, Michael Sicsic, managing director of Sicsic Advisory and former Financial Conduct Authority head of retail general insurance supervision,…
FCA urges Lloyd's and London market insurers to behave 'ethically' in face of Covid-19
The Financial Conduct Authority has written to Lloyd’s and London Market insurers instructing them to “behave ethically and responsibly in the way they treat their customers, their employees and their counterparties” during the pandemic.
Insurers told soul-searching, not superficial projects, will improve industry's reputation
Insurance companies must ensure they are “purpose-led” in order to restore the sector’s reputation, Blueprint for Better Business CEO Chris Wookey told members of the Worshipful Company of Insurers last week.