Ebola and insurance News

Report: Connecticut City’s Insurer Paid $30K to Settle Ebola Fear Lawsuit

The insurance carrier for a Connecticut city paid $30,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of a third-grader who was barred from school for several days because of Ebola fears. School officials in Milford, Connecticut, initially told 7-year-old …

Lloyd’s, Specialty Insurance Advisors Offer Ebola Coverage for First Responders

Lloyd’s of London is offering Ebola coverage for first responders through its U.S. distributor, Specialty Insurance Advisors, as an added benefit to its pre-existing Needle Stick and Workplace Violence coverage. The cover will protect healthcare and law enforcement workers in …

Various Insurance Lines Could Potentially Be Affected by Ebola

As fears of an Ebola pandemic spread, many U.S. businesses are wondering if insurance will cover any complications that may arise. According to experts, the outbreak could potentially impact several insurance lines. According to Randy Nornes, executive vice president at …