Covering the coronavirus. The court's decision in Gavrilides Management Co. v. Michigan Insurance Co. may have little applicability outside of Michigan.  (Photo: Shutterstock)

Insurers and policyholders long have debated whether business interruption insurance covers losses resulting from governmental orders — a debate intensified by numerous recent coverage claims arising from COVID-19 forced shutdowns of businesses and social distancing guidelines.

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