We grew too fast, but came back stronger

Chief executive Thomas Buberl says different guidance between countries ‘difficult to accept’

UK insurers bow to regulatory pressure but L&G has said it would push ahead with payout

Cancelling payouts should not become a loyalty test

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

Move by UK group will put pressure on other insurers to follow suit 

Company to refund fraction of policy premiums to reflect reduction in driving  

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

Euler Hermes has written to some brokers, saying it will offer less support in the UK if the government does not agree to backstop trade credit insurers. 

If the courts rule against the UK-listed insurer, there will be a fresh flood of claims

Tesla’s decision to buy liability cover from Elon Musk instead of a traditional insurer comes after premiums shot up

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

Hilary Mantel’s lessons for a pandemic

We need more and better surveys from across the globe to help us take the right course

Government must prioritise getting the young back to work

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

You can enjoy flowers online that are past their best in the real world

Look for something elegant and distinctive but not overbearing

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

What is it that makes an online performance really sing?

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

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

£3.5bn worth of dividend payments cancelled this week 

Investors encouraged to take time before making any changes to their retirement plans

Fraudsters are exploiting fears over pandemic to target pension savers, investors and online consumers

Provider cites coronavirus market turmoil for uncertainty over valuations

Retirement plans have suffered tumbling asset values and ballooning liabilities

Market volatility has temporarily halted the £80bn final salary transfer market, yet there is increased desire to cash in 

Join a live discussion with FT’s pensions correspondent Josephine Cumbo at 12pm and 5pm UK time on Wednesday April 22 

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

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

How will your retirement finances change BC and AC — before and after coronavirus?

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

Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

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