Special Coverage: COVID-19

UK Regulator Wants Courts to Clarify Wording of Disputed Business Interruption Policies

Posted: May 01, 2020

Britain’s financial watchdog said it would urgently ask the courts to clarify uncertainty over whether businesses can claim compensation for disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) also told all insurers to assess whether they should …

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U.S. Labor Secretary Defends Workplace Safety Record During Pandemic

Posted: May 01, 2020

U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia on Thursday defended his department’s handling of workplace safety during the coronavirus pandemic, saying “the cop is on the beat” in response to union criticism about a lack of directives to protect workers. In a …

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Republicans Push For Coronavirus Lawsuit Immunity For Business

Posted: May 01, 2020

The top Republicans in the U.S. Congress displayed a united front on Friday in their drive to include coronavirus-related liability protections for businesses, saying such measures will be crucial to talks about future relief legislation. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell …

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Allianz SE Withdraws 2020 Profit Target Over COVID-19 Uncertainties

Posted: May 01, 2020

Allianz SE Withdraws 2020 Profit Target Over COVID-19 Uncertainties Allianz SE withdrew its forecast for the year as Europe's biggest insurer struggles with the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Given the economic uncertainty, the board "does not assume that ...

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Coronavirus Cases Surge in Reopened Colorado Beef Plant, Worker Dies

Posted: May 01, 2020

COVID-19 cases at a JBS meatpacking plant in Colorado have more than doubled “in a number of days” and a sixth employee died of the virus, a union official said on Thursday, underscoring the risks of U.S. meat plants reopening. …

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How COVID-19 may affect future auto insurance premiums

Posted: May 01, 2020

How might the pandemic impact auto premiums over the long term? There are many factors at play.

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The BI Top 10: Week of April 27, 2020

Posted: May 01, 2020

To cut pay or not to cut pay? That’s been a key question facing brokers amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. Aon said it was imposing an approximately 20% salary cut on about 70% of its staff, while Marsh and Willis Towers Watson said they intended to avoid pay cuts.

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UK watchdog goes to court to clarify virus coverage

Posted: May 01, 2020

Britain's financial watchdog said it would urgently ask the courts to clarify uncertainty over whether businesses can claim compensation for disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pinnacol Donates $1.8M to COVID-19 Funds for Colorado Businesses, Workers

Posted: May 01, 2020

Pinnacol Assurance donated nearly $2 million to an array of funds that support businesses and workers in Colorado impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through its philanthropic giving program, Pinnacol donated the following amounts to the following funds: $1 million to …

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Lack of Clarity on Infection, Fatality Rates Hinders Ability to Assess COVID-19 Impact: KCC

Posted: May 01, 2020

Lack of Clarity on Infection, Fatality Rates Hinders Ability to Assess COVID-19 Impact: KCC With social distancing and strict lockdowns around the world showing some success in "flattening the curve" of the coronavirus pandemic, leaders are starting to make tough decisions regarding when ...

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Willis Towers Watson Withdraws 2020 Target on COVID-19 Crisis; Q1 Revenues Up 7%

Posted: May 01, 2020

Willis Towers Watson is withdrawing its 2020 guidance due to the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The broker said it will re-assess the guidance once it has a clearer understanding of the depth, duration, and geographic reach of the …

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Virtual ‘Woodstock for Capitalists’ May Show How Buffett’s Handling Coronavirus

Posted: May 01, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s annual meeting will be nothing like the extravaganzas of years past, but will give Warren Buffett a chance to show how resilient his cash-rich conglomerate may be to the coronavirus pandemic, and the investment opportunities it offers. …

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COVID-19 insurance losses seen higher than 9/11 claims: Willis

Posted: May 01, 2020

Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson on Friday estimated property/casualty insurance losses between $32 billion and $80 billion across key classes in the United States and United Kingdom from the novel coronavirus, surpassing claims from the 9/11 attacks.

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Penn. High Court Deals Potential Blow To Carriers’ Denial Of Business Income Claims

Posted: May 01, 2020

In a case where no insurance company or insurance claim was involved, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a ruling that could potentially negate one of the insurance industry’s standard bases for denial of coverage of business income claims—i.e. that COVID-19 …

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2020 worst tornado year in almost a decade

Posted: May 01, 2020

Tornadoes in 2020 claimed 73 lives as of April 24, according to this article citing NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center. The tornadoes have all occurred in eight southern states, with Tennessee and Mississippi having the most. This is the deadliest year for tornadoes in the U.S. since 2011. Fo...

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Non-Life Insurance Claims from Pandemic to Surpass 9/11 Claims: Willis Towers Watson

Posted: May 01, 2020

Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson on Friday estimated general insurance losses between $32 billion and $80 billion across key classes in the United States and UK from the novel coronavirus, surpassing claims from the 9/11 attacks. A report by the …

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Swiss Re plunges into the red

Posted: May 01, 2020

Swiss Re Ltd. reported a net loss of $225 million in the first quarter, compared with a profit of $429 million in the previous year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Transport trucks robbery surges during lockdown

Posted: May 01, 2020

LoJack de Mexico S. de RL de CV, which recovers stolen vehicles, said that robbery of transport trucks has increased 25% in the country during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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‘Immaterial’ hit to Scor from Covid-19

Posted: May 01, 2020

French reinsurer Scor SA said that its property/casualty underwriting business has not been materially exposed to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is monitoring developments around business interruption.

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Chinese airlines warn of deep financial impact from pandemic

Posted: May 01, 2020

China's three largest airlines have warned of deep financial impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, as each reported significant first-quarter losses.

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