Full coverage: Insurance

Having snapped up a block of shares this week, Protector Forsikring is now the second biggest owner of FBD after farmers' interests. What is it, and what are its plans?

The pubs that challenged FBD's stance on Covid-related business interruption cover were vindicated by the High Court. Now there is the tricky business of assessing losses, particularly around two big sticking points: partial pub closures and legal costs.

As the values of gold and other precious metals rise, owners of quality jewellery should have them reassessed for insurance purposes.

Cookhouse 360, located in Dungarvan's culinary quarter in Co Waterford, is taking legal action against FBD over business interruption cover. This is the story of one company's battle against FBD, which its owner says represents an existential threat to his business.

A string of Michael Wright’s Dublin pubs and restaurants stretching from Howth to Chapelizod are suing four separate insurance firms, adding to the pipeline of existing disputes over pandemic disruption cover.

Why a private equity firm decided to invest in €100 million Irish business Chill Insurance – Tom Lyons talks to Xavier Woodward, partner with Livingbridge, on buying into Ireland’s largest independent personal lines insurance broker. Plus who are the Lynch brothers behind it all?

Owned by Seamus Lynch, Chill Insurance has expanded rapidly in recent years. With its international footprint, Livingbridge is expected to take the Irish insurer into new markets. The deal is near completion.

Publican Chris Kelly is claiming losses of €3m on one pub alone. The owners of the Lep Inn say that FBD told them they were covered, only to later renege. Both argue that the Irish insurer has changed its defence multiple times.

The insurer has sought to reassure investors as its battle with a small army of publicans intensifies. It is also seeking to draw focus to government, saying the only way insurers could fund pandemic cover would involve a state pooling arrangement.

Sean’s Bar in Athlone dates back to 900 AD, when a man named Luain established an inn on the site. A regular watering hole for visiting celebrities, it has launched High Court proceedings against FBD over Covid-19 compensation.