Insurance News from April 07, 2020
National News
States Need Data on Medical Workers’ Coronavirus Status
Experts and health officials who are trying to plan a response to the coronavirus...
Facilities Closed During Coronavirus Crisis Pose New Risks, Allianz Cautions
Passenger Sues United Airlines Over Refusal to Refund Airfare Despite U.S. Order
GEICO, Farmers, Liberty Mutual Join Insurers Giving Breaks to Drivers, Businesses
Investors Allege Securities Violations by Cryptocurrency Issuers, Exchanges
International & Reinsurance News
Global Supply Chains Strained as Ship Crews Are Stuck in Lockdown
Port restrictions and canceled flights are straining the ability to replace seafarers...
Australia Regulator Urges Insurers, Banks to Defer Dividends Amid Coronavirus Crisis
European Watchdog Urges Re/insurers to Suspend Dividends During Pandemic
Stresses of COVID-19 Hit Businesses, Their Insurers, so Partnership Is Needed: FERMA
UK MGA Aqueous Underwriting Offers COVID-Crisis Help for Hospitality, Leisure Clients
East News
Insurance Veteran Kevin Brooks Passes Away Due to COVID-19 Complications
Insurance industry veteran Kevin P. Brooks passed away on April 3, 2020, due to...
West News
California Supreme Court Ruling Will Enable Montrose to Tap Excess Policies
A decision this week by the California Supreme Court gave policyholders with long-tail...
Southeast News
Florida to Provide Workers’ Comp Coverage to State Workers Battling COVID-19
Florida state employees working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic will be...
Texas / South Central News
Texas Mutual to Distribute $330M in Policyholder Dividends Two Months Early
Workers' compensation insurer, Texas Mutual Insurance Co., will distribute $330 million...
Midwest News
Minnesota Lawmakers to Ensure Workers’ Comp Coverage to Responders with COVID-19
The Minnesota Legislature is reconvening to pass a bill to ensure that first responders...