Special Coverage: COVID-19

Threats From Hurricanes Expand

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

Threats From Hurricanes Expand Resilience & Sustainability ClareCarroll1 Sun, 12/10/2023 - 16:00 Major storms are moving northward, staying strong longer and expanding into areas previously considered less at risk. December 17...

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During Pandemic, Surgeries Delayed, but Care on Track for Injured Workers: WCRI

Posted: Dec 05, 2023

Injured workers got timely initial help during the COVID-19 pandemic but faced a longer wait for surgery compared to pre-pandemic years. A new Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) FlashReport examined the time from injury to first medical service among workers’ …

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New York Court Upholds Nursing Home COVID-19 Immunity

Posted: Dec 04, 2023

A New York state appellate court has ruled that an April 2021 state law repealing a March 2020 grant of immunity to nursing homes over their handling of COVID-19 patients is not retroactive. The ruling means a nursing facility in …

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Texas Attorney General Sues Pfizer Over Alleged Misrepresentation of COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy

Posted: Dec 01, 2023

Pfizer PFE.N has been sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who on Thursday accused the drugmaker of misrepresenting the efficacy of its widely-used COVID-19 vaccine. In a complaint filed in a Lubbock County state court, Paxton said it was …

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50,000 New York Drivers Face License Suspension If They Don’t Submit Vision Test

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

New York drivers who renewed their licenses during part of the coronavirus pandemic face license suspensions on starting Friday, December 1, if they don’t submit vision tests, the state Department of Motor Vehicles warned. Nearly 51,000 drivers statewide could have …

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Commercial Underwriting: Risk Factors That Matter

Posted: Nov 22, 2023

Commercial Underwriting: Risk Factors That Matter Commercial Lines ClareCarroll1 Wed, 11/22/2023 - 13:34 Understanding the complex landscape requires both foresight into identifying the right risk variables and a modern technology stack....

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Higher Repair Costs, Supply Line Delays Drive Business Interruption Claims

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

The aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic have hit businesses hard, with inflation, supply chain disruptions, and increasing downtime. Just as we saw how ill-prepared our healthcare system was for the global outbreak, so was our economy, and our supply and …

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The best U.S. cities for commuters in 2023

Posted: Nov 07, 2023

Drivers are spending more time in their cars on this side of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the real estate aggregator Clever.

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Tennessee Settles Fired Vaccine Chief’s Lawsuit for $150,000

Posted: Nov 03, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The state of Tennessee has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a federal lawsuit by its former vaccine leader over her firing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current and former health commissioners, and the state`s chief …

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The Next Phase of Digital Transformation

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

The Next Phase of Digital Transformation From Our Partners sradomski Mon, 10/30/2023 - 16:51 In an interview with Insurance Thought Leadership, Gaurav Garg from Oliver Wyman discusses the digital transformation in the insurance industry....

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The Resilience of the Restaurant Industry: Navigating Insurance Challenges in the Post-Pandemic Environment

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

It's imperative for independent agents to forge close partnerships with restaurant owners to help them overcome the hurdles of the innovations born out of necessity during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Resilience of the Restaurant Industry: Navigating Insurance Challenges in the Post-Pandemic Environment

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

It's imperative for independent agents to forge close partnerships with restaurant owners to help them overcome the hurdles of the innovations born out of necessity during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Auto Values Are Out-of-Date

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

Auto Values Are Out-of-Date Auto Insurance ClareCarroll1 Sat, 10/28/2023 - 20:21 Changes in buyers' behavior mean an insurer using MSRP to set an insurance value is underpricing the vehicle from the start. October 29, 2023...

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Australia Court Rules Carnival Negligent Over Cruise’s COVID Risks in Landmark Ruling

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

A cruise operator that failed to cancel a voyage from Sydney that led to a major COVID-19 outbreak was ruled negligent in its duty of care to passengers in an Australian class-action case Wednesday. The Ruby Princess ocean liner left …

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Georgia appeals court weighs counting 'side hustle' as employment for workers' comp claimants

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

A crane operator had a side hustle for years before he was injured. However, the COVID-19 pandemic drove away both clients and profits from the gig in the months leading up to a debilitating injury.

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Owner of California Biolab harged With Mislabeling, Lacking Permits

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

The Chinese owner of an unauthorized central California lab that fueled conspiracy theories about China and biological weapons has been arrested on charges of not obtaining the proper permits to manufacture tests for COVID-19, pregnancy and HIV, and mislabeling some …

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Lessons learned from adjusting Long Covid insurance claims

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

Long Covid is considered a disability under a variety of federal acts.

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Labor Commissioner Cites California Hotel $4.7M for Violating COVID-19 Right to Recall Law

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office cited Hyatt Regency Long Beach $4.79 million for reportedly failing to timely offer job positions to 25 employees laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic once the hotel increased its business operations and began rehiring employees. …

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Injured Worker Refuses Suitable Job Because He Opposed Vaccination

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

It was reasonable for an injured employee who is returning to work to refuse a job that accommodated his disability because he had personal and religious objections to getting a COVID-19 vaccine. The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) ruled against …

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