Small businesses in the UK have been thrown a lifeline after London’s High Court ruled some insurers should have paid out for losses caused by lockdown.

Judges ruled that the disease clauses in some business interruption policies should have meant they were covered.

Following lockdown, a host of businesses had to close their doors and many looked to insurers to cover them.

But many insurers disputed the claims, arguing policies were never meant to cover such unprecedented restrictions.

This test case was brought by the Financial Conduct Authority and has the potential to affect 370,000 firms – mostly small businesses.

The insurers can appeal against the decision. Policyholders should hear from their insurer within seven days.

Source: BBC News

Story: The Guardian