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.
April 09, 2020
Will the New York labor law apply to coronavirus claims?At the outset, a laborer would have to make a showing that they contracted the virus at the jobsite.
April 28, 2020
Calif.: Immigrant workers eligible for COVID-19-related WC benefitsThe order includes workers engaged in front-line occupations such as health care, emergency services, food production and more.
April 20, 2020
For independent agents, the time to plan is nowAgencies should begin their crisis plans now to not only survive the COVID-19 disruption but also accelerate recovery and growth.
April 14, 2020
COVID-19, business interruption and bad faith litigationInsurers must investigate and evaluate each policyholder's COVID-19 claim and then thoroughly explain coverage determinations.
April 10, 2020
Wimbledon's pandemic insurance coverage results in $141M payoutThe renowned tennis tournament is set to receive around $141 million after paying for pandemic insurance coverage for nearly 20 years.
April 10, 2020
5 states most, least vulnerable to COVID-19's financial effectsWalletHub looked at the economic factors of COVID-19 and ranked the states that would be most — and least — affected economically.
April 10, 2020
Managing employer risk in the age of the coronavirus - Part 2: Creating a planEmployers' infectious disease programs should consider worker exposures and provide contingencies for a variety of scenarios.
April 09, 2020
Managing employer risk in the age of the coronavirus - Part 1Companies that address federal and state worker safety obligations could see fewer claims and fare better in litigation.
April 16, 2020
What the FDA has to say about food safety amid COVID-19Here's what food manufacturing clients should understand about food safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 15, 2020
COVID-19's management liability insurance concernsThe insurance industry is only beginning to see the legal implications of the global novel coronavirus crisis.