Insolvency law change could add to COVID debt fears in the UK


An imminent change to insolvency law and a predicted increase in COVID-19-related business failures could significantly impact the cost and availability of credit insurance, the specialist cover specifically designed to protect against bad debt.

That’s the warning from RBIG Corporate Risk Services who point out that the December 1, return of ‘Crown Preference’ will push lenders and suppliers down the debt payment queue.



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