In bid for relief, restaurants wage lobbying war against insurers

Restaurants and the insurance industry are shaping up as two of the biggest rivals in the coronavirus pandemic. Eateries are pushing Congress and President Donald Trump to cover “business interruption” claims that stem from the coronavirus even in cases where their policies exclude losses from pandemics, according to the Wall Street Journal. Insurers do offer coverage in some cases, but not many restaurants carry it. Such policies are generally much more expensive than standard business-interruption

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