Special Coverage: COVID-19

Big ‘I’ Advocates for Small Businesses as PPP Takes Center Stage

Posted: May 27, 2020

As Congress and the Trump administration continue to look for ways to help the economy rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Big “I” is continuing to advocate for legislation that will help independent agencies across the country.

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Will COVID-19 end the Pennsylvania Workers' Comp exclusive remedy provisions?

Posted: May 27, 2020

Under certain circumstances, an employee may file suit against an employer beyond a workers’ compensation claim.

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Safety of Maritime Assets – Tugged by a pandemic

Posted: May 27, 2020

This risk bulletin concludes that restrictions on supply chains and travel related to COVID-19 could have a serious impact on the maritime industry. The pandemic has idled many ships that are facing new risks as they are anchored at a fixed location and not conducting commercial activities. Capt. Ra...

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Cryptocurrency Insurance: What Will It Take for the Market to Offer Coverage?

Posted: May 27, 2020

One of the major challenges confronting the cryptocurrency sector is the difficulty in finding insurers willing to cover losses. Along with a generally hardening marketplace, entities in the space must also contend with a dearth of historical data, a wide range of business models and a dense and dif...

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New York bills would provide COVID-19 death benefits

Posted: May 27, 2020

Lawmakers in New York introduced legislation that would provide death benefits for public employees who have died after contracting COVID-19 in the workplace.

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Ohio, Washington release COVID-19 claims numbers

Posted: May 27, 2020

Nearly three months after most of the U.S. shut down to control the spread of COVID-19, some workers compensation claims figures are in from monopolistic states.

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WCIRB Lowers Mid-Range Estimate of COVID Workers Comp Costs by $10B

Posted: May 27, 2020

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California published estimated costs of allowing state workers to receive benefits for COVID-19 claims without proving virus exposure at work, dropping a prior mid-range estimate by $10 billion. In a report published on …

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CYBERSECURITY: HOME EDITION

Posted: May 27, 2020

CYBERSECURITY: HOME EDITION Agents Council for Technology virtual meeting shares tips for cybersecurity at home By Christopher W. Cook The COVID-19 outbreak made this past springtime odd for the Rough The post CYBERSECURITY: HOME EDITION appeared first on The Rough Notes Company Inc..

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Georgia Man Accused of Defrauding Employer Over COVID-19

Posted: May 27, 2020

A Georgia man faces charges after authorities say he lied to his employer that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Santwon Antonio Davis, 34, is charged with defrauding his employer, the U.S. attorney’s office in Atlanta said in a news …

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DEALING WITH A PANDEMIC

Posted: May 27, 2020

DEALING WITH A PANDEMIC How to help cannabis and hemp companies manage risk and plan for continuity By Summer Jenkins, CLCS The coronavirus pandemic is having a startling impact on The post DEALING WITH A PANDEMIC appeared first on The Rough Notes Company Inc..

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The Griffith Foundation and The Katie School of Insurance June Webinar Series by Becca D'Amore

Posted: May 27, 2020

In an effort to meet the educational needs of financial regulators during these challenging times, the Katie School of Insurance is collaborating with The Institutes Griffith Insurance Education Foundation to deliver a series of 8 non-partisan, non-advocative webinar programs during the month of Jun...

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The Griffith Foundation and The Katie School of Insurance June Webinar Series by Insurance Thought Leadership

Posted: May 27, 2020

In an effort to meet the educational needs of financial regulators during these challenging times, the Katie School of Insurance is collaborating with The Institutes Griffith Insurance Education Foundation to deliver a series of 8 non-partisan, non-advocative webinar programs during the month of Jun...

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Global recession, high unemployment among top risk concerns, report finds

Posted: May 27, 2020

The economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic is the top concern of risk managers and corporations in the next 18 months.

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Quest Diagnostics launches COVID workplace testing products

Posted: May 27, 2020

Quest Diagnostics on Wednesday announced a new suite of COVID-19 workplace testing products aimed at helping employers ensure safety among workers.

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Join the Big Coronavirus Survey for the Entire Property/Casualty Insurance Industry

Posted: May 27, 2020

How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting you, your life, your work and your industry? Now and going forward? No matter where you work in the P/C insurance industry, your experience is important. Learn how your experience compares with that of …

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Lights, cameras, COVID?

Posted: May 27, 2020

Hollywood studios are now casting for COVID-19 consultants, such as epidemiologists and other public health specialists, to help keep staff on set safe from the virus, according to Reuters.

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Reinsurers Will Fail to Earn Cost of Capital, Leading to More Rate Hikes: Fitch

Posted: May 27, 2020

The global reinsurance sector will fail to earn its cost of capital in 2020 amid the coronavirus crisis, which will help maintain price increases, said Fitch Ratings. Financial performance will be hit by mortality claims and losses from event cancellation, …

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Reinsurers Will Fail to Earn Cost of Capital in 2020, Leading to More Rate Hikes: Fitch

Posted: May 27, 2020

Global reinsurers will fail to earn its cost of capital in 2020 amid the coronavirus crisis, which will help maintain price increases for the sector during the year ahead, said Fitch Ratings. Financial performance will be hit by mortality claims …

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Coronavirus Cluster Found in Crew of Freight Cargo Ship in Australia

Posted: May 27, 2020

A coronavirus cluster was detected Tuesday on a freight ship berthed in the Australian west coast port of Fremantle, raising questions about why local authorities weren’t alerted to the danger. Six of 48 crew members from the Al Kuwait tested …

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PRETENSE OF REGULATION DISTURBS MARKET

Posted: May 27, 2020

Public Policy Analysis & Opinion By Kevin P. Hennosy PRETENSE OF REGULATION DISTURBS MARKET COVID-I9 business closures trigger claims and conflict As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, civil The post PRETENSE OF REGULATION DISTURBS MARKET appeared first on The Rough Notes Company Inc..

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