Special Coverage: COVID-19

Georgia appeals court weighs counting 'side hustle' as employment for workers' comp claimants

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

A crane operator had a side hustle for years before he was injured. However, the COVID-19 pandemic drove away both clients and profits from the gig in the months leading up to a debilitating injury.

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Owner of California Biolab harged With Mislabeling, Lacking Permits

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

The Chinese owner of an unauthorized central California lab that fueled conspiracy theories about China and biological weapons has been arrested on charges of not obtaining the proper permits to manufacture tests for COVID-19, pregnancy and HIV, and mislabeling some …

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Lessons learned from adjusting Long Covid insurance claims

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

Long Covid is considered a disability under a variety of federal acts.

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Labor Commissioner Cites California Hotel $4.7M for Violating COVID-19 Right to Recall Law

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office cited Hyatt Regency Long Beach $4.79 million for reportedly failing to timely offer job positions to 25 employees laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic once the hotel increased its business operations and began rehiring employees. …

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Injured Worker Refuses Suitable Job Because He Opposed Vaccination

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

It was reasonable for an injured employee who is returning to work to refuse a job that accommodated his disability because he had personal and religious objections to getting a COVID-19 vaccine. The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) ruled against …

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Attracting Millennials to the Insurance Industry Workforce

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

Attracting Millennials to the Insurance Industry Workforce From Our Partners sradomski Thu, 10/12/2023 - 16:51 To address the insurance industry's talent crisis and attract millennials, offer modern work environments and embrace digital innovati...

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Has Work-From-Home Run Its Course?

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

Has Work-From-Home Run Its Course? Leadership ClareCarroll1 Wed, 10/11/2023 - 20:58 How do you know if work-from-home is right for your company. It’s all about productivity, cost and culture. October 11, 2023...

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Florida Settles Lawsuit, Must Provide Denied COVID Data on Deaths, Vaccines

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will have to provide COVID-19 data to the public again after a former Democratic state representative settled a lawsuit with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis` administration over the decision two years ago to stop posting information …

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WCRI: 6% of COVID Claimants Treated for Long COVID

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

WCRI: 6% of COVID Claimants Treated for Long COVID A national study by the Workers' Compensation Research Institute found that 6 percent of workers who filed claims for COVID-19 suffered long COVID, meaning they sought ...

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Revolutionizing Life Insurance Uptake in Younger Markets

Posted: Oct 08, 2023

Revolutionizing Life Insurance Uptake in Younger Markets Life & Health ClareCarroll1 Sun, 10/08/2023 - 23:20 LIMRA found that interest in life insurance products is at an all-time high for younger adults. There is an enormous opportunity....

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WCRI: 6% of COVID Claimants Treated for Long COVID

Posted: Oct 06, 2023

A national study by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute found that 6% of workers who filed claims for COVID-19 suffered long COVID, meaning they sought additional treatment more than a month after the initial infection. WCRI’s estimate is the lowest …

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Can Long-Term Care Providers Still Recovering from COVID Pivot to Face Natural Disasters?

Posted: Oct 04, 2023

As every community contends with its share of natural catastrophes, structural fortifications and business continuity planning can help today’s long-term care operators bolster their resilience. The post Can Long-Term Care Providers Still Recovering from COVID Pivot to Face Natural Disasters? appear...

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How Sports Are Insured

Posted: Oct 02, 2023

How Sports Are Insured Commercial Lines ClareCarroll1 Mon, 10/02/2023 - 21:41 While on-field activities get the attention, an army of professionals works behind the scenes to conduct the business of sports. October 2, 2023...

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FDA Considers Regulating Multi-Billion Dollar Lab Test Industry

Posted: Oct 02, 2023

FDA Considers Regulating Multi-Billion Dollar Lab Test Industry The Food and Drug Administration on Friday laid out a proposal to begin regulating laboratory medical tests, a multi-billion dollar industry that the agency says poses a growing risk to patients ...

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Solving Systemic Risk Is the Cyber Market’s Number One Priority

Posted: Oct 01, 2023

Cyber insurers can sometimes feel like systemic risk is unique to them. It isn’t. The COVID-19 pandemic was about as systemic as it gets. Business interruption (BI) insurers faced an avalanche of claims following the first lockdowns. And the industry …

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New Jersey Supreme Court Weighs COVID-Related insurance Claims by Casino

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

New Jersey`s Supreme Court is expected to consider whether an Atlantic City casino can get payouts from business interruption insurance for losses during the COVID-19 outbreak, potentially providing guidance for policyholders nationwide regarding the scope of coverage for pandemic-related losses. &#...

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Special Events Risks Are Different After a Pandemic. Here’s How Organizers Can Help People Get Back Out There — Safely 

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

COVID’s still here, but with the global public emergency lifted, in-person events have returned in full effect. To keep their guests safe, event organizers and venue operators can benefit from a helping hand.  The post Special Events Risks Are Different After a Pandemic. Here’s How Organizers Can He...

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