A BIBA brokers' guide to

managing the after effects
of COVID-19

Posted: 25 October 2021

The Covid-19 virus has permeated numerous areas of our personal and business lives for over 18 months and continues to have long-lasting impacts. Our latest BIBA Guide examines how different businesses and their insurances have been impacted, along with emerging risks and potential claims trends in the wake of the pandemic.

The guide includes:

Coping with COVID - the outlook for businesses
Phoenixes and zombies - the COVID-19 effect
Occupational stress and the post-lockdown workforce
COVID-19 claims trends
Long COVID - a new long-tail risk?

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Digital
technology

Sustainability

Legal
round-up

Engineering inspection and maintenance

Claims inflation trends

Employee liability insurance

Business interruption insurance

The future of motor insurance

The future of mobility

Key Brexit considerations

Risk evolution

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A BIBA brokers' guide to

managing the after effects
of COVID-19

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