Patrick M. Kemp
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COVID-19: Coverage Impact for Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurers
As the world responds to the current coronavirus pandemic, also known as COVID-19, insurance companies will now, more than ever, be looked upon to respond to the widespread impact on businesses in all industries, including the impact on employees, their families and customers. It is a virtual certainty that in the coming days and months, employers will face an avalanche of claims relating to exposure to COVID-19. Those employers may look to their Workers Compensation and Employers Liability policies for coverage. Part One of a standard Workers Compensation policy provides coverage for an employer's statutory liabilities under workers compensation law, while Part Two provides coverage for liabilities arising out of employees' job-related injuries that are not otherwise covered under workers compensation law(s). More »
TEXAS INSURANCE LAW ALERT: Storm Claim Litigation Reform Statute: Texas House Bill 1774
House Bill 1774 (H.B. No. 1774) was signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on May 26, 2017, enacting Chapter 542A of the Texas Insurance Code and modifying other existing statutes. H.B. No. 1774 was designed to address lawsuit abuse arising out of Texas weather-related property claims. A summary of the bill follows. More »
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