Legal

Law Firm Sees Progress on Mercedes Diesel Emissions Claims

The latest press release from PGMBM; One million drivers in England and Wales are a significant step closer to receiving compensation after the automaker agreed to pay £1.7billion ($2.2billion) to settle claims that vehicles sold […]

News

MAPFRE Report Offers Performance Snapshot & Covid Response

MAPFRE is among the top 15 insurance companies in Europe, according to the latest edition of the annual ranking prepared by MAPFRE Economics, MAPFRE’s research service. Specifically, it has remained unchanged since 2019, holding both […]

Legal

Michigan Court Rejects Restaurant Claim Over Business Interruption Cover

A court in Lansing Michigan has rejected a claim lodged by a restaurant company, Gavrilides Management Co, who wanted a payout after Covid-19 restrictions closed their business. Sadly, the commercial policy that was in place […]

Insurance claims

ICYMI: Class Action by Dentists Against QBE on Business Interruption Claims

Yes, we missed this one last week – useful to know how the Business Interruption arguments are unfolding in the UK; Dental practices with business interruption (BI) insurance policies underwritten by QBE today are offered […]

Insurance Regulation

Mactavish Reaction to FCA Update on Business Interruption Claims

The FCA has today (10th June 2020) provided an update on its High Court test case concerning business interruption (BI) insurance, and published documents relating to this. However, Mactavish, the specialist insurance buyer and claims resolution […]

News

Belgian Insurer AG Uses Vouchers To Kickstart Local SME Economy

Small businesses, catering operators and SMEs are among the biggest victims of the country’s lockdown, notes AG in Belgium. Here’s the latest steps that AG are taking to help SMEs recover after Covid-19; Many local […]

Business

GlobalData View on The FCA Action Re Business Interruption Claims

Following the announcement by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that multiple insurers are to back down on the coronavirus policy dispute and pay company owners with business interruption policies; Ben Carey-Evans, Insurance Analyst at GlobalData, […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Update on Business Interruption Claims: Crucial Wording Identified

Here’s the latest statement from the FCA on the tricky issue of refused business interruption claims. As the Mishcon de Reya lawsuits rumble on, we bring the official FCA word – plus industry reaction as […]