Special Coverage: COVID-19

Willis Towers Watson Tool Tracks Pandemic Cases Against P&C Clients’ Assets

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

The new feature available with Willis Towers Watson’s Global Peril Diagnostic tool lets risk managers can assess their COVID-19 property exposure in real time.

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Coronavirus coverage under a CGL policy

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Coverage Q&A: Is business interruption coverage included in the insured's commercial general liability policy?

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COVID-19: NJ holds bill compelling insurers to pay business claims

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Proposed legislative would support small business owners who have lost income due to the novel coronavirus.

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Insurers Know They’re Essential, and Coronivirus Business Shutdowns Prove It

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Insurers Know They’re Essential, and Coronivirus Business Shutdowns Prove It Insurance industry professionals might take some pride in knowing that they are considered essential. In states where only essential businesses are allowed to keep operations going during the ...

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Native American casino owner sues Lloyd’s, AIG over coronavirus losses

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

(Reuters) – A Native American tribe on Tuesday sued a group of insurance companies, asking a court to declare that losses it is incurring from shutting down its casinos during the coronavirus pandemic are covered by insurance.

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Property, casualty policies may be exposed to virus claims: Experts

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Property and casualty policies may be exposed to claims due to losses stemming from the coronavirus outbreak, experts said in a webinar Tuesday.

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Submit coronavirus insurance claims early: Expert

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Commercial policyholders should file business interruption and workers compensation claims for coronavirus-related losses immediately, regardless of concerns over policy exclusions, a brokerage claims expert said.

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Prudential examining alternatives to minority listing for US business

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Stock market disruption due to COVID-19 forcing group to delve into other divestment options

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Vermont regulator relaxes rules for captive board meetings

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Vermont-domiciled captive insurers that are unable to hold a board meeting in the state in 2020 due to ongoing disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic can request a temporary waiver in writing from the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation.

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Erie Insurance temporarily pauses paramedical exams amid COVID-19

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

The option to waive the paramedical is aligned with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance to maintain social distancing and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Claims manager expands decontamination service

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Crawford & Co. has expanded its Contractor Connection decontamination service to clean and restore sites in the U.S. exposed to the coronavirus to help minimize business interruption, the Atlanta-based claims manager said in a statement Tuesday.

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Texas Extends Insurance Claims Handling Deadlines for 15 Days

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

The Texas Department of Insurance reports that insurance claim-handling deadlines have been extended for 15 days as of March 20 to help insurers respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The extension was implemented after Governor Greg Abbott suspended certain provisions of …

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Insurance Makes ‘Essential Business’ List for States Restricting Commerce Due to Virus

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Insurance industry professionals might take some pride in knowing that they are considered essential. In states where only essential businesses are allowed to keep operations going during the coronavirus epidemic, it appears insurance employees can continue to work. Of course, …

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Louisiana Expands Access to Telemedicine, Federal Aid for Small Businesses

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has issued Emergency Rule 37, which aims to expand access to telehealth services during the COVID-19 health emergency. The Louisiana Department of Insurance summarized the provisions of Emergency Rule 37 as: Expands access to telemedicine …

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Wisconsin Commissioner: Insurers Must Offer Free Coverage for Restaurant Deliveries

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Wisconsin’s insurance commissioner has directed insurers to provide insurance coverage for delivery drivers for restaurants during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, even if those drivers/restaurants previously did not have coverage for such activities. The extra coverage must be provided at no …

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Texas Modifies Licensing, CE Requirements for Insurance Agents, Adjusters

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) said certain licensing requirements for insurance agents and adjusters will be waived during the state’s response to the COVID-19 health emergency. TDI said the measures will ensure agent and adjuster services remain available. New …

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French Insurers Will Contribute $216M to Coronavirus Solidarity Fund

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

French Insurers Will Contribute $216M to Coronavirus Solidarity Fund French insurance lobby FFA said on Monday insurers would contribute up to 200 million euros ($216 million) to funds set up by the government to help companies deal with a significant drop in activity ...

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Fitch Downgrades Outlook for London Insurance Sector Over COVID-19 Impact

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Fitch Downgrades Outlook for London Insurance Sector Over COVID-19 Impact Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook for the underlying fundamentals of the London market insurance sector to negative from stable. The sector outlook revision reflects increased concerns over the ...

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Virus Fight Insurers Thought They’d Dodged Is Looming Anyway

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

For years, property-casualty insurers have sought to protect their business from the ripple effects of a pandemic. The spread of the coronavirus is showing it may not be easy. At issue are business-interruption policies, which tend to pay out only …

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