France coronavirus News

French Chef Seeks $1.9M from Allianz for Biz Income Losses During COVID Lockdowns

A French Michelin three-star chef is asking Allianz SE for 1.6 million euros ($1.9 million) in insurance claims for losses suffered by his restaurants during the country’s lockdowns, a person familiar with the matter said. Chef Michel Troisgros has asked …

AXA Offers €300M to Settle COVID-19-Related BI Claims for French Restaurant Owners

AXA has offered a settlement to 15,000 French restaurant owners that purchased non-damage business interruption insurance after previously denying coverage during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns. AXA estimates the cost of these settlements will be approximately €300 million (US$365.5 million) before …

France Plans €20 Billion in State-Backed Loans to Avoid Small Firm Failures

France plans to raise 20 billion euros ($23 billion) in quasi-equity loans for small firms hit by the coronavirus crisis by offering investors a state guarantee against the first 2 billion euros in losses, officials said. Fearing failures among firms …