"En la actualidad, para todas las empresas, el riesgo de un ataque cibernético es una posibilidad muy real," dijo Alessandro Lezzi de Beazley.

The plaintiffs did not test positive for the virus but sought to recover damages based solely on a fear of contracting COVID-19.

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Insurers can expect to see another shift in how D&O insurance is tapped to cover new losses in the wake of COVID-19.