NEWS

Judge rules businesses can sue insurers for coronavirus losses

This decision is the first known U.S. victory for policyholders suing their insurers for denied COVID-19-related claims.

NEWS

D.C. restaurants lose COVID-19 insurance coverage suit

Although the judge found that there was no 'direct physical loss' for COVID-19 closures, the decision comes with some limitations.

ANALYSIS

Public policy post-COVID-19: TRIA or NFIP for a pandemic?

With TRIA and the NFIP, the insurance industry has laid the groundwork for what may evolve into a federally-backed 'pandemic insurance' program.

NEWS

Swank NYC eateries sue for COVID-19 business interruption coverage

These New York City destination restaurants also argue in their insurance lawsuit that pandemic safety rules rendered them non-functional.

SLIDESHOW

How COVID-19 has impacted international data privacy laws

Some countries are acknowledging the pandemic's business disruption by altering plans for new privacy legislation.

COMMENTARY

IICF gets creative about giving back during COVID-19

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation is mixing exercise, friendly competition and team building to continue its charitable efforts.

ANALYSIS

D&O claims grow amidst the coronavirus

Companies' inadequate health and safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 form just one basis for D&O claims.

NEWS

AmeriSys offers contact tracing for COVID-19

A managed care organization is providing employers a new way to help fight the spread of the coronavirus as businesses reopen.

NEWS

Court dismisses COVID-19 'fear cases' against Princess Cruises

The plaintiffs did not test positive for the virus but sought to recover damages based solely on a fear of contracting COVID-19.

ANALYSIS

COVID-19 results in heightened environmental exposures

Most environmental policies do not cover COVID-19-related losses, but they do cover the exposures outlined here.