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More than 1,000 Irish pubs and bars are affected by the dispute which arose after the insurer refused to provide them with cover since the pandemic resulted in the temporary closure of businesses in mid-March

Judgment on pubs' action against FBD due in early 2021

Courts • 23 Oct

Four pubs are taking a case against FBD claiming their policies covered them for disruption caused by Covid-19

FBD exec tells court he made mistake on pub Covid cover

Business • 14 Oct

The Loyola Group includes the Leopardstown Inn

FBD case - court hears of Covid impact on pub trade

Business • 09 Oct

Draft guidelines from the Judicial Council are due by 28 October

Report on capping damages in personal injuries welcomed

Insurance • 30 Sep

Pearse Doherty has said that dual pricing must be banned

SF to bring forward legislation to outlaw dual pricing

Ireland • 22 Sep

Fuel prices have fallen in recent months as a result of reduced global demand during the Covid-19 outbreak

Cost of motoring falls due to cheaper fuel prices

Business • 27 Jul

Ronnie Dearman (L) and Les Markham (R) appeared before Limerick Circuit Court today

Brothers appear in court charged with staging collision

Courts • 15 Jul

FBD Holdings said that motor insurance refunds will cost the company about €7m

FBD puts aside €22m to cover potential court case costs

Business • 24 Jun

AXA said today it would provide a further €500m in aid for small companies in France

French restaurant ruling puts claims on global menu

Business • 26 May

Over 1,000 pubs are affected by a row about whether or not their insurance policies with FBD Insurance cover the disruptive impact of Covid-19

Pubs take legal action against FBD over Covid insurance

Business • 25 May

Most of the Covid-19 claims came from lines such as business interruption and travel, Aviva said today

Aviva estimates £160m in Covid-19 claims

Business • 21 May

Lloyd's said that underwriting and investment losses for the global non-life insurance sector could reach a record $203 billion due to Covid-19

Lloyd's of London expects Covid-19 claims to match 9/11

Business • 14 May

Allianz is among several insurers warning about their prospects as they face claims for business disruptions, canceled events and a lack of demand for car and travel insurance

Allianz Q1 net profit drops 29% due to Covid-19 hit

Business • 12 May

At the end of 2019, more than 164,000 uninsured private vehicles were on Irish roads (File pic)

Rise in number of uninsured private vehicles - MIBI

Ireland • 06 May

The rebates are in recognition of an expected lower level of claims that will arise due to the Covid-19 crisis, as a result of fewer vehicles being on the road

FBD, Zurich give gift cards to insurance customers

Business • 01 May

The AA said traffic volumes are down over two thirds

AA says insurers must reduce premiums during crisis

Business • 23 Apr

Insurer stated most standard business interruption policies here do not support a claim for a pandemic like Covid-19

Insurers agree measures to ease Covid-19 burden

Business • 10 Apr

FBD Holdings was planning to seek approval for a €35m dividend at its AGM, but that has also been postponed

FBD postpones AGM, vote on €35m dividend

Business • 03 Apr

The LVA and the VFI slam insurers who refuse to honour 'Business Interruption' cover for pubs who have been forced to close

Insurers won't honour pubs' business interruption cover

Business • 19 Mar

The deal between Aon and Willis Tower Watson unifies the sector's current second and third largest players

Aon to buy Willis for nearly $30 billion in mega-deal

Business • 09 Mar

Outgoing FBD Holdings CEO Fiona Muldoon is due to the leave the insurer in October

FBD Holdings' 2019 pre-tax profits more than double

Business • 27 Feb

Fianna Fáil's Michael McGrath said there needed to be more transparency from the insurance industry

Fianna Fáil promises 'crisis summit' on insurance costs

Campaign Daily • 27 Jan

Childcare providers say many are in danger of closing down because of rising costs

Extra support payment from Govt for childcare providers

Ireland • 18 Dec 19

Over 1,000 providers are directly affected by the increase, which comes into effect from January

Some childcare facilities may shut over insurance costs

Ireland • 17 Dec 19

117 or 47% of the almost 250 companies that have ceased offering services here left in the past two years alone

250 insurance firms exited Irish market over six years

Business • 11 Dec 19

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