COVID-19: issues for property and business interruption insurers | Practical Law

COVID-19: issues for property and business interruption insurers | Practical Law

In this article, Elizabeth Boon, Crown Office Chambers, looks at some of the issues that might arise for property and business interruption insurers in relation to COVID-19. In particular, she considers whether COVID-19 can amount to property damage for the purpose of business interruption insurance cover. She also provides guidance in relation to potential claims under property and business interruption policies resulting from theft or malicious damage to property.

COVID-19: issues for property and business interruption insurers

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COVID-19: issues for property and business interruption insurers

by Elizabeth Boon, Crown Office Chambers
Published on 01 Apr 2020England, United Kingdom, Wales
In this article, Elizabeth Boon, Crown Office Chambers, looks at some of the issues that might arise for property and business interruption insurers in relation to COVID-19. In particular, she considers whether COVID-19 can amount to property damage for the purpose of business interruption insurance cover. She also provides guidance in relation to potential claims under property and business interruption policies resulting from theft or malicious damage to property.