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DOD Allows Payments to Contractors who cannot work due to COVID
Statement attributed to Lt. Col. Mike Andrews, Department of Defense spokesman: "The Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC) office has issued a class deviation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)...
United Healthcare – Member Cost Sharing Update
COVID-19: Updates on cost-sharing and Special Enrollment Period Details related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to evolve, and we're committed to helping you get access to the information and resources you need during this challenging time. Please review these...
North Carolina Deferral of Premium Payments 03/27/2020
WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 58-2-46, Commissioner Mike Causey has issued an order on March 27, 2020 which invokes Subdivisions (1) through (3) therein effective and provides for state of disaster automatic stay of proof of loss requirements,...
State of Louisiana Emergency Rule – Cancellations/Policy Renewals 03/28/2020
Emergency Rule 40 - Moratorium on Policy Cancellations/Non-Renewals for Policyholders in Louisiana during the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) The purpose of Emergency Rule 40 is to impose a moratorium on policy cancellations and non-renewals for...
W. VA Business Interruption 03/28/2020
WEST VIRGINIA INSURANCE BULLETIN Insurance Bulletins are issued when the Commissioner renders formal opinions, guidance or expectations on matters or issues, explains how new statutes or rules will be implemented or applied, or advises of interpretation or application...
Washington COVID-19 State of Emergency
Information for Washington state P&C companies and producers re: COVID-19 pandemic and state of emergency Today, Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued an emergency order and a claims advisory notice to all authorized and unauthorized...
NDIA Connect COVID-19
Corporate Key Representatives, NDIA is excited to announce that our COVID-19 Response Community is now live on NDIA Connect. As we value your membership with NDIA, we would like to grant you special access to NDIA Connect prior to the official launch on April 6. In...
W. Virginia Proclamation State of Emergency
BEFORE JAMES A. DODRILL, INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA In the Matter of: PROCLAMATION OF STATE EMERGENCY Emergency Proceeding: 20-EO-02 EMERGENCY ORDER NOW COMES JAMES A. DODRILL, Insurance Commissioner for the State of West...
Dept. of Defense COVID-19 Response
Coronavirus: DOD Response The Defense Department is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services and State Department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. Visit https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/ for the...
Dept. of Defense March 20, 2020 Army Employs All-Out Effort to Combat COVID-19
Army researchers are working to rapidly develop and test experimental vaccines to combat COVID-19, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said. The Army is also collaborating with the private sector and other government entities on 24 vaccine candidates, some of which are...
Lloyd’s of London March 13, 2020
Covid-19: Lloyd's closes London underwriting room Market moves to close its underwriting room from 4pm on 19 March to "avoid non-essential contact". Lloyd’s has stated that its underwriting room in London will be closed from 4pm today (19 March). On Friday 13 March,...
Aetna International
The CVS Health Enterprise Response and Resiliency and Infectious Disease Response teams are actively monitoring the rapidly evolving international coronavirus outbreak, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 12. Below is...
C.N.A statement on COVID-19
CNA statement on COVID-19 CNA’s priority is to remain available and provide a consistent level of service to help you continue business. COVID-19 Coronavirus continues to evolve, impacting the way we live and the way we do business. CNA remains committed to...
Risk Placement Services March 20, 2020
Responding to the Coronavirus Insurance Policies That May Respond As news headlines about the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease continue to increase, so has concern over its potential to effect employee welfare, disrupt global supply chains and slow business operations....
Philadelphia Insurance
The situation surrounding the coronavirus, officially titled COVID-19, continues to develop. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regularly update their statistics as more is learned about the disease. PHLY agents...
InsureTech Response to COVID-19
Businesses worldwide are adjusting to “the new normal” brought on by the global coronavirus pandemic. Not unlike the disease itself, InsurTech companies and insurance technologists are not immune to the challenges and business process changes required to keep...
Dept of State COVID-19 Guidance: Current Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019
COVID-19 virus related emergency overseas? Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, or call our assistance call center: From the U.S. & Canada - 1-888-407-4747 From Overseas - +1 202-501-4444 Enroll in STEP For country-specific information regarding impacts...
USAID COVID-19 Guidance March 19,2020
INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE IN THE BUREAU FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COVID-19 Guidance for Implementing Partner: Issued March 12, 2020 [PDF 66K] Partner Call Script March 18, 2020 [PDF 134K] Agency's...
State of FL: What you need to know now about COVID-19 in Florida
Adults 60 and older and those with underlying medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease are more likely to develop serious illness. Here’s what you can do right now. Get the latest outbreak data and tips here.
State of New York
Guidance on Coronavirus Resources and Warnings about Consumer Scams There have been several cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) confirmed in New York and across the country, and it is imperative that individuals are prepared and informed during this time. In...
Chubb: COVID-19 March 17, 2020
During these unsettling times, we want to reinforce our commitment to clients, agents and brokers. Insurance companies, agents and brokers are needed more than ever, and while most all Chubb colleagues are now working from home, rest assured we remain available to...
Travel Insurers COVID-19 Approach” March 12, 2020
Travel broker InsureandGo has warned customers that policies bought after 11:59pm on 11 March 2020 will not provide cover for claims relating to Covid-19. It said in a statement: “The policy will not cover any claims caused by or relating to coronavirus disease...
The Hanover Group: Our plans during the COVID-19 outbreak
I hope this note finds you, your colleagues and your family healthy and safe in this remarkable time. With each passing day, we learn more and more about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. With health and safety as our top priority, we’re sharing the actions we’re...
CHUBB COVID-19: Our Commitment
Dear Trusted Trading Partner, During these unsettling times, we want to reinforce our commitment to working with you to continue meeting your clients’ needs. Carriers and their agents and brokers are needed more than ever, and we assure you that Chubb is...
Risk Management: COVID-19 ALERT
Defense Based Act Policyholders Coronavirus Bulletin Significant Disease Outbreak Update World Health Organization (WHO) Definesthe Current Outbreak as a Pandemic WHO's characterization of COVID-19 as a pandemic was accompanied by a very careful message from the...
New Emergency Federal & State Legislation Passed in Response to COVID‑19
Dear Colleagues and Friends, The Hartford is committed to doing all we can to help as the world continues to adjust and adapt to the rapidly changing landscape that is arising in response to COVID‑19. New laws are emerging on both the federal and state levels, and we...
NDIA COVID-19 Info
Monday, March 23, 2020 Highlights NDIA published the following article entitled, "Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information related to NDIA Meetings, Conferences, & Events affected by COVID-19 can be found on this page as well on individual event landing pages."...
COVID-19, REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS, TRANSPORTATION
COVID-19: FMCSA Further Expands Hours of Service Relief By Guy Burdick Mar 23, 2020 COVID-19, Regulatory Developments, Transportation On March 19, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expanded its Hours of Service exemptions for commercial motor...
The Hanover Insurance Agency: We’re Here For You COVID-19
View Our Update Video We're here for you We know that over the past week you have been focusing on the health and well-being of your employees and families, while also working in new ways to support your customers in this unprecedented time. It’s been a whirlwind to...
AIG COVID-19: Coronavirus Update (TRAVEL INSURANCE)
COVID-19: Coronavirus Update As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, AIG remains focused on protecting the health and safety of our colleagues and those around us, as well as continuing to serve clients, policyholders, business partners and other stakeholders....
The Standard: Business Resiliency at The Standard in Response to COVID-19
Business Resiliency at The Standard in Response to COVID-19 As the scope and complexity of the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak grows, The Standard is confident in our response and in our continued ability to meet and exceed customer expectations. Our preparations In...
Country Post
Country Post NEWS YOU CAN USE! Countryway Insurance Company – Syracuse, NY March 2020 To all our valued agents: We know these are challenging times for everyone to provide the best service to customers. To mitigate billing/payment calls to your agency we suggest you...
IMG Employees Working From Home
Dear Valued Producer, As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to escalate since our previous communication, we would like to provide you with further details about IMG’s operational plans and how they may impact you and your clients. IMG is here working for you and we...
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