Civil Disorders and Insurance

By Insurance News Editor | June 9, 2020 | Comments Off on Civil Disorders and Insurance

Is property damage caused by riot, civil commotion and vandalism covered by standard insurance policies? When violent protests break out, home, business and car owners are often—and rightly—concerned about damage to their property. Property damage caused by riot, civil commotion and vandalism are generally covered under standard auto, business, and homeowners insurance policies. Depending on…

Even Good Employers Get Sued: The Cost of Not Having EPLI Insurance

By Insurance News Editor | June 9, 2020 | Comments Off on Even Good Employers Get Sued: The Cost of Not Having EPLI Insurance

In today’s society many people sue first and ask questions later. Unfortunately, as an employer, there is a good chance that eventually one of your employees will sue your business. Employee lawsuits can be much more than just an inconvenience. They are expensive, distracting for your management team, and can quickly erode productivity and employee…

EPLI Insurance and Employee Benefits in the Age of the Coronavirus

By Insurance News Editor | June 9, 2020 | Comments Off on EPLI Insurance and Employee Benefits in the Age of the Coronavirus

In a series of alerts, Michelman & Robinson will address the many issues facing employers once they begin to restart on-site operations as the coronavirus crisis eases and in what is to be the new normal. This installment focuses on the insurance issues employers need to be thinking about as they navigate the pandemic. The current…

Experts see over 600 percent spike in malicious emails during coronavirus crisis

By Insurance News Editor | May 12, 2020 | Comments Off on Experts see over 600 percent spike in malicious emails during coronavirus crisis

Malicious emails that used coronavirus information to target individuals spiked over the past month as the crisis ramped up, according to a report from cyber threat researchers at Barracuda Networks released Thursday. The researchers saw a 667 percent increase in malicious phishing emails that were using the coronavirus. These types of emails try to lure…

Cyber threats spike during coronavirus pandemic

By Insurance News Editor | May 12, 2020 | Comments Off on Cyber threats spike during coronavirus pandemic

Cyber threats to both the health care sector and average Americans have surged as hackers look to take advantage of the panic and chaos caused by the coronavirus crisis. Major agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have been targeted by hackers in unsuccessful but ongoing…

Free tools and resources to help you stay safe and connected:

By Insurance News Editor | April 4, 2020 | Comments Off on Free tools and resources to help you stay safe and connected:

HR 6201: “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice – Frequently Asked Questions Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Disaster Loan Assistance World Health Organization National Institutes of Health Food and Drug Administration California Department of Public Health Google COVID-19 Information & Resources

Temporarily closing a facility or downsizing operations

By Insurance News Editor | April 4, 2020 | Comments Off on Temporarily closing a facility or downsizing operations

If you are closing a facility or downsizing operations as a result of COVID-19, the best way to reduce the exposure of property loss during idle business periods and increase the likelihood of a positive transition back to full business operations, is to have a facility plan which encompasses the following best practices: Secure all…

COVID-19: Temporarily closing a facility or downsizing operations

By Insurance News Editor | March 27, 2020 | Comments Off on COVID-19: Temporarily closing a facility or downsizing operations

If you are closing a facility or downsizing operations as a result of COVID-19, the best way to reduce the exposure of property loss during idle business periods and increase the likelihood of a positive transition back to full business operations, is to have a facility plan which encompasses the following best practices: Secure all…

How a Recession Affects Return to Work by Injured Workers

By Insurance News Editor | March 21, 2020 | Comments Off on How a Recession Affects Return to Work by Injured Workers

With the COVID-19 virus causing economic disruption, the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute would like to share the findings from a study it published in 2010 that sheds light on how a typical recession affects the return to work of injured workers. The study Recession, Fear of Job Loss, and Return to Work asks: what is the impact…

Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Deferring Tax Payments Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

By Insurance News Editor | March 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Deferring Tax Payments Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Washington – Following President Donald J. Trump’s emergency declaration pursuant to the Stafford Act, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today issued guidance allowing all individual and other non-corporate tax filers to defer up to $1 million of federal income tax (including self-employment tax) payments due on April 15, 2020, until July 15,…

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