Mint Canadian Specialty Underwriters has launched a new product designed to protect small Canadian businesses from government-mandated business interruption due to a contagion such as Avian Flu.

The Canadian niche insurer, a subsidiary of London-based Markel Corporation, writes business through Lloyd's.

Demand for business interruption cover has soared due to the recent cases of Avian Flu reported in the worldwide media, said company spokeswoman Derah McCall.

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