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The coronavirus has upended lives and businesses around the globe. From business interruption and supply chain disruption to event and travel cancellations, we are only just seeing the beginning stages of COVID-19's impact. These articles provide valuable insights on insurance coverage, preparation tips and more to help individuals and businesses reduce exposures as the virus spreads.

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Insurer wins in one of the first U.S. COVID-19 coverage rulings

The landmark ruling supports what insurers have argued since the start of the pandemic: COVID-19 does not cause 'physical damage.'

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The court explained that coverage under the policy is provided for actual loss of business income sustained while operations are suspended, and the suspension must be caused by the direct physical loss of or damage to property. (Photo: Shutterstock)

In one of the first coronavirus-related court rulings in the U.S., a Michigan Circuit Court Judge ruled in favor of the insurer in a case where restaurants were seeking insurance coverage due to COVID-19-related government shutdowns.

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