Hiscox breaks silence on 'speculations' over UK COVID-19 BI claims

Specialist global insurer Hiscox said Wednesday that its core policy wordings do not provide cover for business interruption (BI) caused due to the UK government mandated lockdown measures meant to control the spread of COVID-19 virus.

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