Camden fire highlights ‘denial of access’ gap
"The cost from Saturday's fire is likely to be significant, particularly as the market is likely to remain closed for the immediate future," claimed Angus Tucker, director of insurance claims solutions within Grant Thornton's forensic and investigation services practice today.
"While the market owners and many stall-holders will be covered by physical damage and business interruption insurance policies for damage from Saturday's fire, problems are likely to arise where
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