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Pressure Builds on Insurers to Be Part of Coronavirus Business Solution

While legislators in Washington and states try to fashion financial relief for businesses interrupted by the public health actions related to coronavirus, outside pressure is mounting on private property/casualty commercial insurers to do more than explain why insurance coverage is …

Insurers Reject House Members’ Request to Cover Uninsured COVID Business Losses

A bipartisan group of U.S. House members has asked insurers to retroactively recognize financial losses relating to COVID-19 under commercial business interruption coverage for policyholders. Eighteen House members made their case in a March 18 letter addressed to the leaders …

Most British Companies Don’t Have Insurance for Coronavirus Closures: ABI

Most companies in Britain don’t have insurance cover for closures caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the Association of British Insurers said on Tuesday. The government recommended on Monday that people avoid restaurants, bars and clubs, and work from home where …

Lawsuits Against Businesses Over Coronavirus Have Begun. More to Come?

The coronavirus has upended markets, disrupted supply chains and forced quarantines. It’s all fertile ground for lawsuits. Hospitals, restaurants, day care centers, nursing homes and hotels may face claims that they didn’t take adequate steps to protect people. Shareholders can …

Insurance Coverage for Losses Stemming from the Coronavirus

The coronavirus has not only sickened tens of thousands of people, killed several hundred, and disrupted life for millions, but has also sharply impacted the second-largest economy in the world. Many Chinese companies have suspended operations, and international companies like …

Coronavirus Raises Insurance Questions But Catastrophe-Tested Insurers Are Prepared

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to cause concern around the globe, the insurance industry is facing a potentially far-reaching impact but has the experience to handle what might come its way. Based on what the industry has learned from historical …

Global Malware Attack Could Cost Insurers $27 Billion

A coordinated global cyber attack, spread through malicious email, could cause economic damages anywhere between $85 billion and $193 billion, a hypothetical scenario developed as a stress test for risk management showed. Insurance claims after such an attack would range …

Businesses View Cyber, Business Interruption as Bigger Risks Than Catastrophes

Cyber incidents join business interruption as the top risks facing global businesses, according to a survey conducted by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). The impact of business interruption (which includes supply chain disruption) is the major risk for companies …

Cyber Joins Business Interruption as Top Global Business Risks: Allianz Survey

Cyber incidents join business interruption as the top risks facing global businesses, according to a survey conducted by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). The impact of business interruption (which includes supply chain disruption) is the major risk for companies …

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Launches Parametric Water-Level Insurance in Europe

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions announced it is launching parametric water-level insurance called “FLOW.” This new index-based product is designed to protect companies in Europe from the financial impact of high or low river water levels, such as lost revenue due …