Analysis

BI test case decision is ‘conclusive judgment in favour of policyholders’

By 2020-09-16T11:03:00

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Yesterday’s ruling on the FCA’s test case into the interpretation of non-damage business interruption (BI) policy wordings in relation to claims caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is “a conclusive judgment in favour of policyholders” that does not need “further filleting” according to Branko Bjelobaba, principal at general insurance FCA compliance consultancy Branko Ltd.

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