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North Carolina Stay-At-Home Order Takes Effect

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday that a statewide stay-at-home order will start Monday, saying more movement restrictions are needed to blunt the new coronavirus and prevent hospitals from being overrun by cases. Cooper said the order will take …

North Carolina, Georgia Regulators: Insurance Is Essential Business

Regulators in North Carolina and Georgia are clarifying that insurance is considered an essential business as states move to limit what industries remain open during the current coronavirus outbreak. On March 24, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey requested that …

Insurance Makes ‘Essential Business’ List for States Restricting Commerce Due to Virus

Insurance industry professionals might take some pride in knowing that they are considered essential. In states where only essential businesses are allowed to keep operations going during the coronavirus epidemic, it appears insurance employees can continue to work. Of course, …