As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace. Employers are obligated to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for their employees, but are also subject to a number of legal requirements protecting workers. For example,…
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Liability Concerns COVID-19 raises a number of liability concerns, particularly if guests, customers or employees allege they became sick due to a business’s negligence. When it comes to these concerns, it’s important to take the following insurance considerations into account: General Liability Insurance—General liability insurance, sometimes referred to as commercial liability insurance, protects your business…
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Workers’ Compensation Insurance In instances where an employee believes they contracted COVID-19 at work, a number of workers’ compensation considerations come into play. As with many topics in workers’ compensation, the answer is, “it depends”—the specific facts of a claim, as well as jurisdictional statues, determine compensability. As the situation in the United States evolves,…
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Business Interruptions As many operations close due to COVID-19 fears, there’s a growing question of whether or not business interruption insurance can help policyholders make up for lost revenue. Business Interruption coverage is typically triggered under a commercial insurance policy when a covered risk/peril causes physical damage to the insured premises resulting in the need…
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On Feb. 18, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a formal warning regarding the use of cannabidiol (CBD) products. The DOT’s announcement pertains to department-regulated safety-sensitive employees and the use of CBD products. The warning aimed to clarify three different points regarding current regulations and these employees: The DOT requires testing for marijuana, but…
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Truck drivers, mechanics, and office workers were asked to identify the skills they felt were most effective in preventing workplace injuries. They agreed on the Essential 7 Work Practices. Read the information below provided by Great West Casualty Company and ask yourself how you can improve your work habits to protect yourself from injury. BE…
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Deeley Insurance Group is proud to sponsor the Love for Lungs Tennis Tournament benefiting the Program in Lung Healing at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The tournament was started by Abigail Plylar to honor her grandfather and in recognition of the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s staff for the research they were…
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Clients with coastal property should consider securing a rebuild appraisal for insurance purposes. Buildings should be insured for how much it costs to rebuild them, not what they are worth in the resale market. The cost of inflation varies from region to region. Taking a standard inflation increase from year to year could escalate the…
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Recently, the Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) were updated for the reserve or replacement fund for community associations. In the past, the reserve fund contributions were recognized in the year they were assessed and unspent reserves were reported in a replacement fund balance. As of the fiscal year 2019, the replacement contribution will be recognized…
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As the headlines continue to show the effects of the Coronavirus worldwide, concerns of how a commercial insurance policy will respond are on the rise. Coverage varies greatly by carrier, but here is what we know: Virus is commonly excluded from coverage. Property and business income policies only provide coverage if there is first a…
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