The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa "an international public health emergency." And while at one time an epidemic on the other side of the world would have been a non-issue for U.S. businesses, today's global economy makes it relevant to many companies.
In a new report, "Ebola Outbreak: Risk Management and Insurance Considerations," Logan Payne of Lockton's International Risk Management Team examines what businesses can do to ensure the safety of their employees and maintain normal business operations during a pandemic like this Ebola outbreak.
Most businesses focus on two main areas when facing a pandemic: personnel risk and potential interruption of normal business operations, leading to revenue loss. The magnitude of the Ebola threat has caused many companies to examine their disaster planning response and what insurance products can help mitigate the risk.
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