REG - FBD Holdings PLC - Statement re Business Interruption Claims
RNS Number : 1942OFBD Holdings PLC05 February 2021FBD Holdings plc
5th February 2021
FBD Market Update
FBD Holdings plc ("FBD or the Group") announces a market update following the judgement this morning in the test case on Covid 19 business interruption cover.
Business Interruption Claims
FBD refers to the judgement today by the Commercial Court in Ireland in the test case taken, relating to public house policies, with the objective of achieving clarity for all parties around the application of business interruption insurance cover for losses suffered as a result of Covid 19 pandemic public health measures. FBD notes the decision of the Court that our public house policies do provide cover in the circumstances reviewed.
FBD intends to now commence the process of settling claims for the customers involved which will include issuing interim payments in the short-term while awaiting final clarity on quantum.
FBD will also consider the effects of the judgement with its reinsurers and will revert to the market shortly on the estimated net cost of Covid 19 related business interruption claims to the Company. FBD expects this cost to be well within the range of considered financial outcomes, with FBD remaining strongly capitalised.
Enquiries
Telephone
FBD Holdings plc
Michael Sharpe, Investor Relations
+353 87 9152914
Powerscourt
Jack Hickey
+353 83 4488 339
About FBD Holdings plc
FBD is one of Ireland's largest property and casualty insurers, looking after the insurance needs of farmers, consumers and business owners. Established in the 1960s by farmers for farmers, FBD has built on those roots in agriculture to become a leading general insurer serving the needs of its direct agricultural, small business and consumer customers throughout Ireland. It has a network of 34 branches nationwide.
The following details relate to FBD's ordinary shares of €0.60 each which are publicly traded:
Listing
Euronext Dublin
UK Listing Authority
Listing Category
Premium
Premium (Equity)
Trading Venue
Euronext Dublin
London Stock Exchange
Market
Main Securities Market
Main Market
ISIN
IE0003290289
IE0003290289
Ticker
FBD.I or EG7.IR
FBH.L
FBD Holdings plc, FBD House, Bluebell, Dublin 12
Registered in Dublin, Ireland Registered Number 135882
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