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February 26, 2021 7:58 am FBD Holdings plc has announced a dramatic reduction in profits for 2020 in its preliminary announcement for last year, with Covid-19 having a severe impact on the company. Profit before tax of €4.8 million was reported. Though well down on the €112.5 million recorded in 2019, the company said last year’s profit “reflects a strong underlying business performance and includes positive prior year claims reserve development of €23 million and an investment return of €10 million”. The Commercial Court judgement delivered on February 5 “provides clarity” around the liability for Covid-19 pandemic business interruption claims relating to pub policies, FBD said. Provision for this increased to €65 million – comprising best estimate net claims costs of €54 million and €11 million assumed for reinsurance reinstatement premium. ....