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Insurance companies' response to the COVID-19 economic slowdown: Experts estimate the total insurance losses from the COVID-19 pandemic total in excess of $15 billion nationwide. With stay-at-home orders in affect and many businesses closed, Americans spent significantly less time behind the wheel. With less people on the road, there were less accidents and coincidently, less insurance claims. In an effort to provide relief to cash-strapped customers and to reflect fewer insurance claims, almost all of the personal auto insurance companies have provided a premium refund over the course of the last three months. To offer further should include examples of popular scams and hacks. Home laptops should have all software updated, including an anti-virus program. At minimum, businesses should use a VPN (virtual private network). Home wireless networks should be secured and in the $1,000 range for damage to property and 48-72 hours for business interruption coverage. Broken glass is generally covered as part of the building coverage. assistance, insurance companies provided flexible and extended billing options to their customers. You should contact your current auto insurance company to find out your specific benefits and billing options. Remember that each claim is considered based on the individual circumstances and facts of the password protected. All passwords for access to a company's computer system should be updated and changed with greater frequency. It is recommended that businesses provide employees with company issued equipment which is only used for work and remains separate from personal laptops or PCs. Businesses should claim. A discussion with your trusted insurance advisor is recommended to get you safely through our current unique, unsettled and changing times. How insurance companies are handling business interruption claims: Unfortunately, business interruption insurance generally will not apply for COVID-19 claims due to the government mandated shutdown. While the coverage trigger is a direct physical loss to the insured business, insurance companies still recommended filing a claim. This will protect your rights of recovery if insurance companies are compelled to pay these claims in the future. Please contact your insurance company to determine your specific coverages and for advice on how you should proceed. consult with an IT advisor for the best Sponsored content brought to you by solution for your individual needs. Is this damage covered?: With the current social unrest, a review of your current coverage with your agent or company would be wise. 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