Covid loss businesses take action against insurer

Small business owners, including Serina Russel and Lucy Foster, are taking legal action against Beazley Group for denying business interruption insurance claims during the pandemic. Despite paying premiums for years, these businesses were not covered when lockdowns forced closures. Solicitor Chris Guy believes the policy's wording should cover pandemics, representing the group of businesses in their claim. The deadline for legal complaints related to the pandemic is March 2026, with many affected businesses facing financial challenges due to lack of insurance payouts.