
News analysis: Industry under pressure as backlash over business interruption continues

Business interruption insurance has become the most pressing issue for the insurance sector during the coronavirus crisis as the UK-wide lockdown has forced many companies to shut down their operations.
The industry’s reputation has taken a beating after insurers were quick to say that the majority of BI policies do not cover Covid-19. This has resulted in furious policyholders threatening to take legal action against a number of providers.
The most troubled provider so far is Hiscox, after a
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