Business Interruption Insurance Litigation: Legal Lessons with Jeffrey Gruder KC

Introduction

The COVID-19 Business Interruption litigation has produced a wealth of important legal decisions, many of which continue to have significant implications for insurers, policyholders and those advising on all types of business interruption claims in 2026. This virtual classroom seminar provides a practical overview of the key issues determined by the courts, including recent case law and important developments from the Supreme Court.

With further BI proceedings still progressing in 2026 and recent cases raising issues of wider relevance to business interruption claims, it is essential that practitioners have an up-to-date understanding of the current legal position. The session will highlight the practical consequences of the key decisions, explore common problem areas and provide useful guidance on applying the developing case law in practice.

You will leave with a clearer understanding of the important coverage and the latest legal developments, enabling you to approach BI claims with greater confidence and avoid common pitfalls.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Introduction to the Various Coverage Provisions and their differences e.g. Disease, Prevention of Access and Hybrid coverage
• The FCA Test Case (Differences between Divisional and Supreme Court judgments)
• Developments after Supreme Court in relation to Prevention of Access Clauses
• Corbin and King
• At the Premises Clauses (London International)
• Proof of Covid
• Vicinity cases
• Relevant Authorities e.g. local authority, statutory authority
• Limits
• Composite policies
• Per Premises limits
• Indemnity Periods
• Occurrence Limits Stonegate, Various Eateries, Greggs, Gatwick
• Furlough Supreme Court decision in Gatwick/Bath Racecourse

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.