Keep up with what’s been happening this week in our latest insurance news round-up…

Businesses may lose insurance cover during coronavirus lockdown

Many businesses have been warned that they may lose their insurance during the pandemic lockdown if they don’t take certain measures as some insurance policies don’t offer full cover if a building has been unoccupied for 30 days.

Driving to make non-essential journeys could void insurance cover

Nick Freeman aka Mr Loophole, leading motoring lawyer, has warned that people who are driving to make non-essential journeys during the coronavirus lockdown could be voiding their insurance cover.

Wimbledon fortunate to have insurance in case of pandemic after cancellation

Earlier this week, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) announced the cancellation of the 2020 Wimbledon Championships and they have said that they are fortunate to have insurance after taking out infectious diseases cover following the 2003 SARS outbreak as they are now due to receive millions in insurance payouts.

Aon finalises domicile transfer of parent firm

Aon, one of the world’s largest brokerage will complete the move of jurisdiction of incorporation for its parent firm to Ireland after starting plans for the move due to Brexit.

Insurtech UK asks the government for start-up support

Insurtech body, Insurtech UK, has called on the government to provide relief measures for start-ups due to the coronavirus pandemic in an open letter to the Chancellor.