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Supreme Court judgment brings clarity to a highly complex matter – Biba and ABI
Although Biba backs the appeal ruling, more clarity is still needed within the industry
Supreme Court dismisses insurers’ appeals in BI test case ruling
Around 370,000 policyholders are expected to be impacted from the judgment
MP urges FCA to investigate British Gas over fears home insurance customers won’t receive cover
Due to ongoing strike action by British Gas engineers, around 100,000 customers may not receive adequate home insurance
FCA is ‘front and centre’ of BI debate due to ‘interventionist approach’ – Weightmans
Friday’s Supreme Court ruling on business interruption policy wordings may also be used by the Financial Ombudsman Service, increasing the potential exposure for insurers
Jeremy Clarkson hits out at insurers after facing £60k premium post-Grenfell
Clarkson admits that although he could afford these insurance premiums for his flat in London, it does not make it right
UK launches Global Health Insurance Card, but stresses importance of securing travel insurance
The new card will ensure UK residents have access to emergency healthcare when travelling in the EU
LiP portal delay is ‘rare bit of good news’ say insurers
Regardless of the launch date, there are still likely to be ‘teething problems’ – embedding the new system will therefore be a priority for insurers
Government pushes back LiP portal roll out to May 2021
Lord Chancellor says the delay is ‘a sensible and pragmatic approach’ considering the continued challenges arising from the coronavirus pandemic
Irish insurer offers partial premium refunds to some pub owners over BI confusion
Travel insurance sector set to face more upheaval in 2021 warns IPP boss
Ecclesiastical recommends preventative measures after gang sentenced for church metal thefts worth £2m
Broker pair form London Re in joint venture
Brokers experience 30% decrease in available liquidity due to Covid-19 pandemic
Zurich UK offers fully paid emergency leave for parents and carers during latest lockdown
Engagement in the FCA’s BI court process ‘a good thing for the industry’ says Ageas claims boss
Criminals cash in on lockdown puppy surge but insurance does not cover ransom
Quarter of a billion worth of claimant damages stuck in litigation process – Zurich
Plans for post-Brexit European Health Insurance Card replacement revealed
Music lobby group calls on government to underwrite festival insurance schemes
Government’s trade credit reinsurance scheme extended
Convex parts with SCOR to secure post-Brexit EU access
European Commission to extend Aon-Willis merger probe
Motorists risk being turned away from ports without Green Card, warns BIBA
Covid-linked D&O claims are ‘a significant area for focus’ – Fenchurch Law
Irish regulator finds that ‘dual pricing is evident’ within home and motor markets
Regulation Analysis
‘Being prepared is key’ – FSCS’s chief exec Caroline Rainbird on navigating the next financial crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen businesses work in “unprecedented circumstances”, according to the FSCS chief exec. She tells Insurance Times how the pandemic has allowed the firm to think differently
Supreme Court decision is a ‘financial vaccine’ for struggling businesses
However, insurance premiums are likely to increase as ‘insurers seek to recoup some of their losses’
Insurance industry weighs in on post-Brexit Global Health Insurance Card
Following the government officially launching the new GHIC earlier this week as a result of the UK reaching a trade deal with the European Union, how does the insurance industry feel about its impact on cover? Insurance Times finds out
Briefing: FCA reveals anxiety over firms’ financial resilience, but is its heart in the right place?
Despite unveiling a ‘stark’ financial picture of Covid-hit brokers and intermediaries, helping firms stay in business does not seem to be the regulator’s number one priority
