CompaniesFinancial ServicesCoronavirus pandemicPrint articleBreakingInsurers lose COVID-19 business interruption test caseJames FernyhoughReporterNov 18, 2020 – 6.06pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginInsurers are facing thousands of pandemic-related business interruption claims after the NSW Court of Appeal rejected the industry's argument that policies do not cover COVID-19 related losses.The decision comes after insurers, including IAG, Suncorp and QBE, repeatedly expressed confidence that pandemic exclusions would stand, despite the fact many referred to an expired Act of Parliament.Loading...James Fernyhough writes about telecommunications, insurance and financial services. He's based in the AFR's Melbourne office. Connect with James on Twitter. Email James at james.fernyhough@afr.com.auSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreCoronavirus pandemicIAGSuncorpQBE InsuranceHigh Court of AustraliaAustralian Financial Complaints AuthorityLatest In Financial servicesFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In CompaniesThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewForget WFH – what it’s really like to ‘work from anywhere’Rachael BoltonThe US governance model taking over Australian boardroomsThis CEO wakes at 5am, but doesn’t get in to work till 10amLife & LeisureFlinching at a hybrid Porsche? This new one suggests you’re wrongTony DavisThese travel headphones have removed their silliest featureNeed travel inspiration? Follow the fashion crowdRich ListFederal Court date looms for Iren crypto brosSarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma RapaportBillionaires Escalante and Arnaout taking liberties with ASICCinema giant flags part-sale of Sydney’s George Street complex
