Tag archives: Coronavirus

Insurance claims and COVID-19

Photo of Donald DinnieBy Donald Dinnie on Posted in Insurance
If you haven’t already dusted off the business interruption, liability and event cancellation policies you have underwritten, or placed for an insured, and checked for coronavirus coverage, now is the time to do so. Exposure and benefits of both business interruption coverage (covering the insureds losses from an abrupt shutdown) and contingent business interruption coverage … Continue reading

Cyber risk during COVID-19 outbreak

Photo of Priyanka NaidooPhoto of Rosalind Lake (ZA)By Priyanka Naidoo and Rosalind Lake (ZA) on Posted in General
A common response by businesses to the spread of COVID-19 has been to implement measures that require social distancing and remote working. To ensure business continuity, some of these measures rely on the availability of technology like VPN access, as well as the use of online platforms to hold team meetings, client calls, vendor engagement, … Continue reading

Coronavirus and pension funds – South Africa

Photo of Michelle DavidBy Michelle David on Posted in General
In the wake of coronavirus and the possibility of negative impacts on the economy, trustees of pension funds need to focus on their fiduciary duties. Trustees must ensure that they are well-advised on the possible impact of COVID-19 on their investments and seek to mitigate any loss to assets under investment. The mitigation must include … Continue reading
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