Industry expects a sharp decline in claims as drivers stay at home during coronavirus pandemic

Almost half of British companies have scrapped payouts in response to coronavirus

FCA warns failure to act could count against provider’s regulatory record

Sector faces existential moment as Trump wades into debate over Covid-19 claims

As corporate insolvencies soar and firms try to hang on to their cash as long as possible, expect to hear a lot more about trade credit insurance.

Pandemic could dwarf other disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, John Neal says

Insurers have been urged by regulators to reconsider shareholder payments during lockdown

Decision comes amid row between companies and insurers on what is covered under policies

Dissatisfaction grows as watchdog calls on courts to act quickly on Covid-19 disputes

Central banks repeatedly set the stage for the next boom and bust cycle, fuelled by growing debt

Sensible and targeted state intervention can help capitalism to thrive post-crisis

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Black journalist forced America to confront the evils of lynching

As global lockdowns boost streaming subscriptions, filming freezes spell trouble ahead

Reducing pensioners to ‘old dears’ ignores their wisdom and physical vitality

Our columnists’ thoughts on corporate and global debt, and economists’ Covid-19 approach

My love affair with the Tesla chief can’t survive the pandemic

Pandemic may spur greater use of robotics in food industry to cater for virus-wary customers

Great value can be unearthed in some of the cheapest wines from impeccable producers

Former pensions minister says the crisis means greater flexibility is needed 

Some families of medics who die in service will receive higher payouts than others under current rules

Provider cites coronavirus market turmoil for uncertainty over valuations

Retirement plans have suffered tumbling asset values and ballooning liabilities

The Pensions Regulator and former minister Sir Steve Webb take part in online debate 

Judicial review sought over alleged breach of 2015 law, claiming cost benefits should go to scheme members

FT survey estimates that 1 in 10 employers with defined benefit schemes may look to suspend payments

Court rules government guidance that bans boycotts against foreign countries is unlawful

Industry regulator calls for vigilance over actions of employers during pandemic

Executive points to ‘heaps of liquidity’ as members get access to cash due to coronavirus

Sharp falls across financial markets in March have caused large drop in aggregate funded ratio

‘Drastic revisit’ of outlook at French bank as dividend cuts and cancellations hit equities trading

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UK lender is latest to warn coronavirus-induced economic disruption will hit its clients

Light touch checks on UK borrowers raise fears of defaults on loans and fraud

Former chancellor urges lenders to keep credit flowing and not just weather the storm

PwC’s finest scientific minds attempt to prove banks can exist in two states at once

Right-hand man to President Carter from Iran hostage crisis to Salt Two arms treaty 

World champion whose life and career inspired the Oscar-winning ‘Raging Bull’

The campaign has shone an unflattering light on the state of politics in America

The men and women from occupied Europe who helped defeat Hitler

‘Pastor to presidents’ said he received his calling on 18th green of local golf club

Matriarch of formidable political clan was known for her sharp tongue and strong character

Vietnam vet and old-school conservative whose friendships crossed the political aisle

Deft foreign policy and Gulf war victory defined his one term in office

Jurek Martin recalls unlikely encounters with an ancient dynasty, from dance floor to tennis court

Heiress who made her own success as the ‘Queen of Jeans’

His 19% in 1992 was best result for independent presidential candidate in 80 years

He became the scourge of the Mob and white-collar crime in New York

A trailblazer who broke the glass ceiling in Washington