Is Looting Insured?

Photojournalism, broken shopfront, crime night scene, the background of a damaged showcase of shops, the consequences of revolution, Beirut, Lebanon

Over the past week, protests against racial inequality have been held in dozens of cities across the U.S. While most saw large and peaceful assemblies, some—such as Los Angeles, D.C., New York City, and Minneapolis—included looting, arson, and other property destruction from a small number of participants. For many businesses, this vandalism follows months of… Continue reading Is Looting Insured?

Businesses Hurt First by Virus then Looting Sweat Insurance

Photojournalism, broken shopfront, crime night scene, the background of a damaged showcase of shops, the consequences of revolution, Beirut, Lebanon

Al’s, a sporting-goods store tucked in Wilmington, Delaware’s small shopping district, opened during the Great Depression, weathered World War II and has been able to keep workers on the job during the coronavirus pandemic. But this past weekend delivered a new challenge. Owner Bob Hart closed the 17,000-square-foot shop at 4 p.m. Saturday as protesters… Continue reading Businesses Hurt First by Virus then Looting Sweat Insurance