Covid-linked D&O claims are ‘a significant area for focus’ – Fenchurch Law

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In particular, firms facing insolvency may struggle to find cover under directors’ and officers’ policies due to recently implemented coronavirus exclusions, says law firm partner

Following on from business interruption (BI) claim disputes arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, directors’ and officers’ (D&O) claims are going to be “a significant area for focus” moving forward, especially as the coronavirus-caused economic downturn will most likely lead to increased insolvencies, said Aaron Le Marquer, partner at Fenchurch Law.

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