Special Coverage: COVID-19

Worker with COVID-19 sues Utah employer

Posted: May 20, 2020

A nutritional supplement company worker who became ill with COVID-19 along with her disabled daughter and roommate has filed suit against the company, charging she was threatened with termination when she complained about the company’s safety procedures.

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OSHA releases updated guidance on recording COVID cases

Posted: May 20, 2020

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued revised enforcement guidance to help employers evaluate whether a workplace case of COVID-19 is recordable.

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Workers Hit McDonald’s With Class Action Over COVID-19 Safety

Posted: May 20, 2020

Five McDonald’s workers in Chicago filed a class action lawsuit against the chain on Tuesday, accusing it of failing to adopt government safety guidance on COVID-19 and endangering employees and their families. McDonald’s failed to provide adequate hand sanitizer, gloves …

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Minnesota Governor Signs Bill Aiding Farmers Facing Foreclosure

Posted: May 20, 2020

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a bill that stops farm foreclosures until Dec. 1 for farmers struggling with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic who elect to take part in creditor mediation. Minnesota’s Farmer-Lender Mediation Act requires any creditor …

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TDI Says License Renewal Extension Ends May 31; Issues Cat Area Data Call

Posted: May 20, 2020

The Texas Department of Insurance has issued a reminder to agents and adjusters that the extension to renew resident licenses and complete continuing education due to the COVID-19 crisis ends May 31. For licenses that expired in March, April or …

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Employee Sues Utah Company After Contracting COVID-19

Posted: May 20, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY — A woman who contracted the coronavirus in Utah has sued her employer arguing the American Fork-based company did not take proper precautions to protect its employees against COVID-19. Juana Victoria Flores filed the lawsuit Wednesday against …

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Policyholder pulls COVID-19 suit against broker, insurer

Posted: May 20, 2020

A legal services firm that sued its broker and insurer last week in a claims dispute over coronavirus-related business interruption losses is withdrawing the lawsuit.

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MGM, Caesars, Boyd in Vegas to Participate in COVID-19 Testing Plan

Posted: May 20, 2020

The Las Vegas gaming industry will offer COVID-19 tests to employees before they return to work, the Culinary Union announced Tuesday, moving the hard-hit sector a step closer to reopening. MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment Corp. and Boyd Gaming Corp …

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Coronavirus is forcing the insurance industry to embrace digitization

Posted: May 20, 2020

Companies who had already adapted to a culture of digital innovation technology have proven more successful during this sudden and dramatic shift.

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Workers hit McDonald's with class action over COVID-19 safety

Posted: May 20, 2020

Five McDonald's workers in Chicago filed a class-action lawsuit against the fast-food chain on Tuesday, accusing it of failing to adopt government safety guidance on COVID-19 and endangering employees and their families.

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Leading remote workers in insurance

Posted: May 20, 2020

COVID-19 has spawned: Remote work – the extreme edition

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I’m From the Government and I’m Here to Help – Part 3

Posted: May 20, 2020

This is third in a series of posts where I plan to respond to the bills that several states have filed to force insurance companies to pay business income claims related to COVID-19. Not reimbursing insurers means higher rates for …

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More legacy comp claims closures anticipated with pandemic

Posted: May 20, 2020

The economic downturn and the slowdown of court proceedings amid the COVID-19 pandemic are boosting efforts to close older workers compensation claims, according to experts who say an uptick in settlements is on the horizon.

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Nigerian shipping industry loses $1.3 billion due to pandemic

Posted: May 20, 2020

Kayode Farinto, vice president of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, said the local shipping industry had lost 500 billion Nigerian naira ($1.3 billion) so far due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Football clubs could lose $4.3 billion due to pandemic

Posted: May 20, 2020

Top European football clubs could lose £3.5 billion ($4.3 billion) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, even if major domestic leagues and competitions are completed.

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Can insurtech solve women's life insurance coverage gap after COVID-19?

Posted: May 20, 2020

Coronavirus has exposed that risk is ever-present and the traditional inequities in insurance levels for women should be addressed.

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140 Drones, Unwavering Risk Management and No Shortage of Heroes: How This Tech Company Thanked Philly’s Health Care Workers

Posted: May 20, 2020

When 140 drones lit up the sky above Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania on the evening of April 28, it was for one purpose only: to say thank you.  Advertisement Right across the street at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, down the road at Children’s Hospital of Phila...

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FM Global report ranks 130 countries on their resilience amid COVID-19

Posted: May 20, 2020

Find out where the US ranked…

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For Third Point Re, COVID-19 Crisis Hurts, but It Celebrates 1st Underwriting Profit

Posted: May 20, 2020

Third Point Re reported a net loss of $183.6 million for the first quarter of 2020 due to COVID-19-related investment volatility – but the company still had big reasons to celebrate. For the first time since its inception in October …

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Mississippi to Offer $300M in Virus Relief Grants for Small Businesses

Posted: May 20, 2020

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said last week that he expects to sign a bill to create grants for small businesses by using part the state’s coronavirus relief money. The governor’s staff was involved in negotiations that led to the bill …

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