Intervene in contingency market by January to save 2021 events, government told
An open letter asking for the UK government to underwrite a Covid-19 contingency insurance product has been described as “a last throw of the dice” to save the 2021 entertainment and sporting calendar by one of the campaign’s architects.
The letter, which was signed by the heads of several major sporting and cultural event organisers as well as 15 MPs and six peers, was sent to Oliver Dowden, the Secretary of State for Digital
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@postonline.co.uk or view our subscription options here: https://subscriptions.postonline.co.uk/subscribe
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@postonline.co.uk to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@postonline.co.uk to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (point 2.4), printing is limited to a single copy.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@postonline.co.uk
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@postonline.co.uk
More on Broker
Insurance must design careers around women’s lives
Life events like maternity and menopause still derail women’s careers, which Beth Whelan, chief data and strategy officer at broker Reassured, points out exposes structural flaws an insurance sector fighting a talent war can no longer ignore.
British Insurance Awards 2026 deadline extended
For those of you rushing to put the finishing touches to your 2026 British Insurance Awards entry.
Q&A: Ashleigh Gwilliam, nCino
Ashleigh Gwilliam, director of insurance at nCino, talks to Insurance Post about life post-acquisition, soft market dynamics, and what the firm has planned for 2026.
Why the FCA’s fair value rules need a rethink
Four years after their introduction, Branko Bjelobaba is principal of Branko Ltd, observes the Financial Conduct Authority’s fair value rules remain costly, unclear, and ineffective offering consumers little real insight into whether general insurance products genuinely deliver value.
Sign up for Claims Club to hear from London Fire Brigade and others
Fire risk in residential and mixed-use buildings is evolving in ways that are not always fully captured by data, models or regulation.
Phil Bayles confirmed as Everywhen’s broking CEO
Phil Bayles has been named as Everywhen’s general insurance broking CEO, after having served as chief commercial officer since 2021.
Q&A: Greg Ferguson, Bridge Specialty
Greg Ferguson, Bridge Specialty International’s new CEO of international distribution, reveals how he intends to accelerate the growth of the business outside the US.
Why insurance’s culture of utmost good faith is under threat
After nearly four decades working in general insurance, Brett Sainty, CEO of BLW Insurance Brokers, warns that rising enforcement action, commercial pressures and mounting broker debt signal a dangerous erosion of integrity, trust and the doctrine of utmost good faith at the heart of the industry.