Special Coverage: COVID-19

Florida Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Coronavirus

Posted: Mar 11, 2020

Facing a growing public health crisis, Florida Gov. Ron Desantis declared a state of emergency Monday to better marshal resources and get outside help against a new strain of coronavirus that has killed two people in his state. In announcing …

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Couple aboard the Grand Princess is suing over virus quarantine

Posted: Mar 11, 2020

Two Florida passengers, who were stuck on a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship, are seeking more than $1M in damages.

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NAIC cancels in-person spring meeting due to coronavirus concerns

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

The state regulator group will move the proceedings to a virtual format.

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Closely watched opioid trial postponed due to coronavirus

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

A highly anticipated trial pitting New York state against McKesson Corp., Johnson & Johnson, CVS Health Corp. and others for allegedly fueling the opioid epidemic has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to the court.

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COVID-19 Meets Cyberrisk

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

As COVID-19 spreads, we’ve been hearing more about the importance of hygiene and maintaining “social distance.” Last night I found out the cyberrisk conference I was scheduled to attend this morning had been changed to a “virtual” meeting. With so many events being canceled or postponed out of a...

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Florida Theme Parks Keep Eye on Virus as Spring Break Nears

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Florida’s busy spring break season kicked off this month, coronavirus czar Vice President Mike Pence addressed something that’s been on the mind of tens of thousands of families preparing to travel to theme parks: Is it …

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Coronavirus Motel Ignites Clash at Epicenter of Seattle Outbreak

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

What started as a bold plan to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the Seattle area is quickly devolving into a Nimby battle. Officials in King County, Washington, the epicenter of the outbreak in the U.S., said this week …

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Coronavirus Resource Update 3/10/20

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

Stay Informed Whether you bite your nails, habitually touch your face or have a tendency to share beverages with friends, now is the time to adhere to a few critical behaviors. It’s also a time to remain abreast of the …

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Coronavirus Resource Update 3/11/20

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

Stay Informed Whether you bite your nails, habitually touch your face or have a tendency to share beverages with friends, now is the time to adhere to a few critical behaviors. It’s also a time to remain abreast of the …

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Upcoming Insurance Conference Cancellations: WSIA, Cannabis, CFA and Others

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

The number of industry-related conferences being cancelled, postponed or moved to virtual in response to the coronavirus threat is growing. The Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) has joined the ranks of those canceling events. Travel restrictions and corporate travel …

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Upcoming Insurance Event Cancellations: WSIA, Cannabis, CFA…

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

The number of industry-related conferences being cancelled, postponed or moved to virtual platforms in response to the coronavirus threat is growing. The Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) has joined the ranks of those canceling events. Travel restrictions and corporate …

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Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 100 Coronavirus Cases in New York State

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

The number of coronavirus cases in New York state rose Sunday to more than 100, an expected increase Gov. Andrew Cuomo predicts will continue as more testing is done. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday that the …

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Risk managers advised to prepare for coronavirus D&O claims

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

Businesses should brace themselves for a likely flood of shareholder suits related to the new coronavirus outbreak, but the success of any litigation may depend on companies’ willingness to fully disclose directors and officers liability-related risks now, say many experts.

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Beijing to slash premiums to help businesses

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

Beijing municipal authorities plan to exempt or reduce more than 50 billion Chinese yuan ($7.2 billion) worth of commercial insurance premiums this year amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Lufthansa to ground Airbus A380 fleet

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

German flag carrier Deutsche Lufthansa AG plans to ground its entire fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft until May amid a decline in bookings due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Outbreak could cost South Korean airlines $5 billion

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

The Korea Civil Aviation Association has said that the coronavirus outbreak could cost local airlines around 5.875 trillion South Korean won ($5 billion) in lost sales in the first half of the year.

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Private Equity Firm KKR Shuts London Offices on Employee Diagnosis of Coronavirus

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

Private equity firm KKR & Co Inc. said late on Monday an employee in its London office had tested positive for coronavirus, and that it would temporarily close both its London offices to have them sanitized. “Our London office has …

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Brazil Insurer Caixa Seguridade Postpones IPO on Coronavirus Worries: Sources

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

Brazilian insurer Caixa Seguridade SA decided on Monday to cancel its initial public offering, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, amid concerns about the new coronavirus and plunging oil prices. Controlling shareholder state bank Caixa Economica Federal had …

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Crawford & Company creates coronavirus helpdesk

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

New platform to serve as an important hub for insurance companies

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