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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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