Business interruption
RSA walks back on Marsh criticism in FCA's BI test case
As RSA changed its mind on part of its argument that drew criticism from Marsh, the Financial Conduct Authority said insurers were failing to take account of “the true nature of the insurance provided” in its business interruption test case, according to…
Lloyd's proposes solutions for non-damage BI cover
The insurance market has revealed a number of frameworks to help tackle the coronavirus crisis as well as future systemic catastrophes.
FCA BI test case ‘clear and present danger’ to brokers
Experts warn that brokers could find themselves under fire as insurers lean in intermediaries in defences.
Action Groups get go-ahead to intervene in FCA BI test case
Groups formed against Hiscox and QBE will “closely liaise” with the FCA but are not permitted to increase the scope of the test case.
Marsh bites back as RSA alleges it is on the hook for wording in FCA BI test case
Marsh has disputed RSA allegations its clients should be liable for brokered policy contract issues in the Financial Conduct Authority’s business interruption test case, as brokers were dragged into the ongoing proceedings.
Insurers lock horns with FCA in BI test case defences
Brokers brought into fray as providers file a variety of defences including proximate cause and the ‘Sweden defence’ in the landmark case to determine the validity of BI claims arising from the coronavirus pandemic.
Hiscox Action Group attempts to join FCA BI test case
Group u-turns on desire to be part of FCA case as Hiscox continues to assess its separate arbitration claims.
Covid-19: PRA warns of potential "significant impact" on insurers from BI dispute
But the regulator also describes the sector as resilient and robust in a letter to general insurance CEOs.
Insurers and FCA butt heads on pandemic spread analysis in BI case
Insurers’ counsel have decried the Financial Conduct Authority’s intention to use the “controversial” Cambridge analysis of Covid-19 spread in its business interruption test case, as representatives warned another trial might be needed to iron out…
BI Test Case: Hiscox argues business hardship likely even without lockdown
Hiscox aims to compare Covid-19 economic hit to Sweden and ‘draconian’ UK in Financial Conduct Authority BI test case.
Covid - 19: Action group hits Hiscox with £40m arbitration claim
Hiscox Action Group wants a former Court of appeal Judge to act as sole arbitrator as Covid-19 business interruption dispute continues.
British dentists questions wordings included in BI test case
The British Dental Association has written to the Financial Conduct Authority to highlight “questionable” wordings not included in the coronavirus BI test case.
FCA expands number of wordings under scope of BI test case
The regulator's updated preliminary list shows that the scope of the legal proceedings has been extended to cover a total of 91 policy types.
FCA turns focus to policy intention in Covid-19 BI battle
The regulator's particulars of claim for the test case stated that the defendants’ reasons for wordings are not relevant or admissible.
Mishcon advances on Hiscox and QBE in Covid-19 BI rows
The legal firm is pursuing a £52m claim against Hiscox and planning its own test cases and representing dentists in dispute with QBE.
In-depth - business interruption: Rebuilding trust
The relationship between broker and insurer has come under scrutiny. Martin Friel finds out how the industry can move forward and restore trust between clients, brokers and insurers
In-depth - business interruption: Relationship troubles
While public perception of insurance has always been poor, the situation around BI claims during the lockdown is damaging its reputation further. Martin Friel investigates the impact on brokers
Brokers welcome momentum for FCA BI test case
Pressure groups take different paths over whether to suspend their own legal proceedings while regulator's case goes forward as it is revealed three broker wordings from Pound Gates, Marsh and Gallagher will be assessed.
Insurance Age Digital Edition: June - A balancing act
The June issue of Insurance Age is available via digital platforms only due to Covid-19.
Hiscox has highest number of policies highlighted by FCA test case
Seventeen wordings will be assessed as part of the test and the FCA list shows 34 Hiscox policies affected so far, as regulator says list is a "representative sample" which is "not comprehensive".
FCA names 16 insurers affected by BI legal test case
The watchdog expects the test case, to determine the validity of business interruption coronavirus claims, to be heard in the second half of July.
Axa to pay French Covid-19 BI claims after court ruling – reports
Updated: The insurer will pay out to restaurants following a court decision that it must pay one owner two months worth of coronavirus-related cover.
Market hardening fast-tracked by Covid-19 crisis
Experts say the insurance sector has been “traumatised” by the prospect of unintended coverage for business interruption related to coronavirus.
RSA and Hiscox face new group action in Covid-19 BI legal row
Law firm Edwin Coe is advising two groups of businesses who have had their BI claims rejected by Hiscox and RSA.