The coronavirus and its impact
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.
August 13, 2020
Judge rules businesses can sue insurers for coronavirus lossesThis decision is the first known U.S. victory for policyholders suing their insurers for denied COVID-19-related claims.
August 12, 2020
D.C. restaurants lose COVID-19 insurance coverage suitAlthough the judge found that there was no 'direct physical loss' for COVID-19 closures, the decision comes with some limitations.
August 10, 2020
Public policy post-COVID-19: TRIA or NFIP for a pandemic?With TRIA and the NFIP, the insurance industry has laid the groundwork for what may evolve into a federally-backed 'pandemic insurance' program.
August 07, 2020
Swank NYC eateries sue for COVID-19 business interruption coverageThese New York City destination restaurants also argue in their insurance lawsuit that pandemic safety rules rendered them non-functional.
August 07, 2020
How COVID-19 has impacted international data privacy lawsSome countries are acknowledging the pandemic's business disruption by altering plans for new privacy legislation.
August 07, 2020
IICF gets creative about giving back during COVID-19The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation is mixing exercise, friendly competition and team building to continue its charitable efforts.
August 04, 2020
D&O claims grow amidst the coronavirusCompanies' inadequate health and safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 form just one basis for D&O claims.
July 31, 2020
AmeriSys offers contact tracing for COVID-19A managed care organization is providing employers a new way to help fight the spread of the coronavirus as businesses reopen.
July 21, 2020
Court dismisses COVID-19 'fear cases' against Princess CruisesThe plaintiffs did not test positive for the virus but sought to recover damages based solely on a fear of contracting COVID-19.
July 13, 2020
COVID-19 results in heightened environmental exposuresMost environmental policies do not cover COVID-19-related losses, but they do cover the exposures outlined here.