Shelter-In-Place Orders Spur Regulator Calls for Policyholder Refunds
April 21, 2020
by Burnie Burner
As COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders keep businesses closed and drivers off the road, the risk of loss normally associated with driving or operating a business has decreased. As a result, personal lines auto insurers have begun to voluntarily return premium to policyholders by automatically…
COVID-19 Update: Governor Issues Liability Protections for Healthcare Workers
On April 14, 2020, Governor Asa Hutchinson issued Executive Order 20-18. Among other things, this EO provided immunity for healthcare workers from liability in order to equip these professionals with the tools necessary to combat the COVID-19 emergency. The Governor specifically ordered as follows…
APRIL 17, 2020 UPDATE: Survey of State Insurance Department COVID-19 Regulatory Actions
As a number of statutory filings deadlines draw near, many insurance departments took the opportunity this week to provide regulatory flexibility addressing when and how a number of filings are made. States continue to issue bulletins urging insurers to assist consumers in various ways including…
COVID-19 Guidance for Texas Businesses
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Governor’s Business and Community Development Division has published helpful frequently asked questions for local small businesses and community economic development partners to address issues such as tax payment, employer inquiries including…
Three Ways the CARES Act Helps Nonprofit Organizations Deal with COVID-19 Fallout
April 14, 2020
by Devin R. Bates
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law. The Act includes several provisions that benefit qualified nonprofit organizations, including the Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), and an…