Radioactivity, sonic bangs, war, terrorism, and cyber risks are just some of the catastrophes FBD Insurance won’t indemnify if you are running a pub and looking for cover. It couldn’t be more clear. The words appear with a red cross beside them under the heading ‘What is not insured?’ on the firm’s insurance policy information document. On the other side of the page accompanied by a series of green ticks is a summary of what insurance is offered by FBD to publicans, from losing a liquor license to business interruption protection for “disease/murder/suicide”. The FBD insurance offering for publicans has…

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Human stories wrapped up in the meaning of words: The full story of FBD’s battle with Ireland’s publicans

For the past three weeks, four pubs have taken on FBD Insurance in a High Court test case of enormous consequence. They are challenging the insurer's refusal to pay out on claims arising from the pandemic. Millions of euro, and livelihoods, are at stake.

24th Oct, 2020 - 33 min read

Francesca Comyn

Legal Editor

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