include covid-19 in business interruption cover (most of us are not covered!)

Put pressure on the business insurance industry and underwriters

The decision to pay out under a policy is one for individual insurance companies, not the UK Government or Parliament.

If you are unhappy with the decision of your insurer you should complain directly to them.

If you are unsatisfied with how an insurer responds to your complaint you may wish to contact the financial ombudsman: https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/businesses/complaints-deal/insurance

You can find out what Government support is available for businesses as a result of the coronavirus here: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/

We have published a number of petitions calling on the Government to support individuals and businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak. You can find all open petitions relating to coronavirus here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions?state=open&topic=covid-19

You can find out about what Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips