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.
March 19, 2020
An insurance pro's practical guide to 'black swan' eventsHow would you have prepared a couple of months back had you known that business and society was about to be impacted by a global crisis?
March 19, 2020
In response to COVID-19, Sedgwick expands crisis servicesFrom 24/7 nurse triage services to writing cleaning protocols, Sedgwick has announced new offerings in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
March 18, 2020
Does insurance cover COVID-19 sanitation costs?Coverage Q&A: Many businesses are going above and beyond to clean and sanitize their premises to protect against the coronavirus.
March 18, 2020
COVID-19: Insurance coverage for the energy, manufacturing industriesThe coverage perhaps most important for energy and manufacturing companies right now: contingent business interruption.
March 18, 2020
Class action filed against China over COVID-19 outbreakLawsuits have begun related to the global COVID-19 outbreak. This one alleges Chinese authorities 'proverbially put their head in the sand.'
March 18, 2020
AM Best to release pandemic-related stress test for insurersTo gauge COVID-19's impact on the industry, AM Best announced that it is developing stress testing to conduct on insurers' balance sheets.
March 17, 2020
Can Fido catch COVID-19?The coronavirus has been a source of concern for pet owners around the world. One expert shares what pet owners should know — and do.
March 16, 2020
Don't let the coronavirus deprive us of our common senseCare and precautions make sense, but panic is not the best response to the coronavirus.
March 16, 2020
RIMS 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibition canceledGovernment agency direction to limit large gatherings amidst the COVID-19 outbreak spurred the decision.
March 13, 2020
Special events insurance for coronavirus cancellationsWhile insurers are still writing cancellation policies, nearly every one that is currently offered is sure to have specific exclusions for COVID-19.