Special Coverage: COVID-19

Alcohol ban devastates bottle makers

Posted: May 19, 2020

A nationwide alcohol ban to combat the coronavirushas crushed the South African glass container industry and its supply chains.

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Riding the Gray Wave: How Ergonomics Can Help You Master Workplace Safety for Older Workers

Posted: May 19, 2020

The demographics of humanity are evolving, and our species is growing older. In 2015, a report by the United Nations projected that one in three people in the “developed world” will be aged over 60 by 2050, a shift that will have profound implications for the global workforce: Not only high levels o...

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Executives On The Move at QBE and Great American

Posted: May 19, 2020

Executives On The Move at QBE and Great American QBE North America hired a former Chubb executive as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. Great American Insurance Group named a new divisional vice president within its Ocean Marine division. COVID-19 Will Make Reinsurers Lose More Money in 2020: S&...

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Prolonged recession likely due to COVID-19, finds WEF report

Posted: May 19, 2020

Half of risk managers expect bankruptcies and industry consolidation

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Risk Managers Expect Prolonged Global Recession on COVID-19 Crisis: WEF Report

Posted: May 19, 2020

Risk managers expect a prolonged global recession as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a report by the World Economic Forum showed on Tuesday. Two-thirds of the 347 respondents to the survey – carried out in response to the outbreak …

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Risk Managers Expect Prolonged Recession From COVID-19: World Economic Forum

Posted: May 19, 2020

Risk managers expect a prolonged global recession as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a report by the World Economic Forum showed on Tuesday. Two-thirds of the 347 respondents to the survey – carried out in response to the outbreak …

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After COVID-19, insurance must be wary of optimism bias

Posted: May 19, 2020

Insurance policies typically sold through face-to-face channels require intense advice and demand creation. Insurers must take steps now to adapt to the new landscape.

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Texas court holds insurance trial remotely

Posted: May 19, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak means similar trials may follow

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North Carolina Tyson Foods Plant Closes for COVID-19 Deep Clean After Worker Illnesses

Posted: May 19, 2020

A poultry producer is temporarily closing a North Carolina plant for cleaning amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Tyson Foods spokesman Derek Burleson said in an email one of two fresh meat plants at its Wilkesboro complex was closed from Thursday to …

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Americans say emotional intelligence is ‘most trustworthy’ quality in an advisor

Posted: May 19, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic, its associated market volatility and new regulations to combat the fallout have all served as reminders that trust is the foundation of any advisor-client relationship. A recent Harris Poll study conducted on behalf of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) among over 2,000 U.S...

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Restaurant owners face new liabilities as a result of COVID-19

Posted: May 19, 2020

Workers' compensation, employment practices and liquor liability look much different in the age of COVID-19.

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More States Push COVID-19 Claims to Work Comp; Potential Cost Anyone’s Guess

Posted: May 19, 2020

Regulators and lawmakers in more states are demanding that workers who claim they were sickened by COVID-19 get a fair hearing, if not an outright presumption in their favor. The Wyoming House of Representatives and Senate both passed a bill …

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When Insurers Deny Claims, Brokers Are Next in Line for Allegations of Wrongdoing

Posted: May 19, 2020

In the wake of government orders shutting down or seriously limiting the operations of businesses to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, many affected businesses have turned to their insurers for coverage. This has led to a flurry of lawsuits across …

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U.S. Employers Shying Away From Using Coronavirus ‘Immunity’ Tests in Reopening

Posted: May 19, 2020

U.S. employers have cooled to the idea of testing workers for possible immunity to the coronavirus as they prepare to reopen factories and other workplaces. Blood tests that check for antibodies to the new coronavirus have been touted by governments …

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OSHA Releases First Coronavirus Guidance for Nursing Homes

Posted: May 19, 2020

The U.S. Department of Labor last Thursday issued its first workplace guidance to nursing homes since the COVID-19 pandemic swept the country and ravaged care facilities, saying residents, staff and visitors should keep 6 feet (1.83 meters) apart. The alert …

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3 Ways COVID-19 Accelerates E-Commerce and Creates New Environmental Exposures

Posted: May 18, 2020

Though its long-term effects remain unclear, there’s little doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic will change the world as we know it. Among its many potential impacts is the possibility that it will permanently alter the way we work and shop. The “Amazon effect” is already in full force. Many brick-and...

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COVID-19 May Mean Big Changes for LTD by Steve Perrigo

Posted: May 18, 2020

Twenty-six million Americans are out of work, among them a large share of people who can no longer afford to put off applying for disability insurance. Where previously they may have been able to continue working for an accommodating employer or solely rely on their spouse’s income, today, there’s...

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5 Ways Tech Can Draw Young Talent by Paul Yaremchuk

Posted: May 18, 2020

In the past, the insurance industry has had an image problem with younger talent. Top prospects have often migrated toward flashier industries like technology. But as the long-term economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic remain unknown, stable industries, like insurance, might have a recruitment...

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For Third Point Re, COVID-19 Hurts, but Underwriting Profit Reached for First Time

Posted: May 18, 2020

For Third Point Re, COVID-19 Hurts, but Underwriting Profit Reached for First Time 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 ...

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U.S. Employers Veer Away From Coronavirus ‘Immunity Tests’ as They Prepare to Reopen

Posted: May 18, 2020

U.S. Employers Veer Away From Coronavirus ‘Immunity Tests’ as They Prepare to Reopen U.S. employers have cooled to the idea of testing workers for possible immunity to the coronavirus as they prepare to reopen factories and other workplaces. Blood tests that check for antibodies to ...

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