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Distinguished Programs Adds Donna Percival as Regional Sales Executive

Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, today announces the hiring of Donna Percival as regional sales executive covering territories including Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Alaska and Hawaii. Percival brings more than 30 years of industry experience and expertise to her new role. “Donna possesses extensive experience as a leader in strategic business… Continue reading Distinguished Programs Adds Donna Percival as Regional Sales Executive

Restaurants Are Winning their Customers Back by Communicating Safety

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In the many states that have eased lockdown restrictions, restaurants are resuming dine-in service — even if only at a fraction of their original capacity. But an eager emergence from shelter-in-place may not be enough to get business back to usual — to win customers back, restaurants are going to have to build trust and… Continue reading Restaurants Are Winning their Customers Back by Communicating Safety

Restaurants Say Socially Distant Dining Rooms Could Wipe Out Business

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Restaurants that built their businesses on keeping seats full are trying to figure out how to run at a fraction of that capacity. Across the U.S., dining rooms are reopening and some customers are returning, industry data shows. But restaurants say they expect months of sales losses ahead due to capacity constraints imposed to contain… Continue reading Restaurants Say Socially Distant Dining Rooms Could Wipe Out Business

White House Shelved CDC Guidance on Easing of Virus Restrictions

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The White House shelved a step-by-step guide prepared by U.S. health officials to help states safely reopen mass transit, restaurants, daycare centers and other public places closed by the coronavirus pandemic, an administration official said on Thursday. The 17-page document prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was put off to avoid… Continue reading White House Shelved CDC Guidance on Easing of Virus Restrictions

Ending Virus Shutdowns Too Soon Poses Legal Risk for Businesses

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Whenever U.S. stores, restaurants and theaters reopen from coronavirus shutdowns, they may face an unexpected problem: lawsuits from sick patrons and workers. Business owners hit hard by Covid-19 are eager to get back to work as the outbreak shows signs of slowing and the Trump administration pushes for a quick restart of the nation’s economy.… Continue reading Ending Virus Shutdowns Too Soon Poses Legal Risk for Businesses

Politicians Push Insurers to Resolve Mounting Disputes Over Covid-19 Losses

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Insurers are starting to take heat in Washington, D.C., over denials of claims for business income losses tied to government-ordered shutdowns. In a letter Monday viewed by The Wall Street Journal, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D., Wash.) asked insurance chief executives to justify refusals to pay out on “business interruption” and related coverages in policies… Continue reading Politicians Push Insurers to Resolve Mounting Disputes Over Covid-19 Losses

Restaurateurs Form BIG to Fight for COVID Business Interruption Coverage

Several famous chefs have formed the non-profit organization BIG (Business Interruption Group), calling for the insurance industry to pay for business losses caused by the coronavirus. The group of chefs includes Thomas Keller (of famed French Laundry in Napa), Wolfgang Puck, Daniel Boulud, Jean-George Vongerichten, Jerome Bocuse, Dominque Crenn and Edouardo Jordan. The claim by… Continue reading Restaurateurs Form BIG to Fight for COVID Business Interruption Coverage

Restaurant Industry Calls for Changes to Paycheck Protection Program

The restaurant industry is calling on Congress to make changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), as well as provide further funding to help struggling businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. National Restaurant Association wrote to congressional leaders on Thursday to ask for revised loan restrictions so that restaurants can spend 50 percent or more of… Continue reading Restaurant Industry Calls for Changes to Paycheck Protection Program

Why the Push-Back on Business Interruption Insurance?

Widespread Interruptions As the national effort ramps up to arrest the spread of COVID-19, the infamous coronavirus, many small businesses are facing tough times. The government has recommended restricting gatherings to fewer than 10 people and urged restaurants and the like not to serve food on the premises, but only to do so through take-out… Continue reading Why the Push-Back on Business Interruption Insurance?

Insurance Carrier Temporarily Suspends Billing to Restaurants and Taverns Amid Growing COVID-19 Closings

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llinois Casualty Company (ICC), a wholly owned subsidiary of ICC Holdings, Inc. will temporarily suspend all insurance premium billing for 30 days beginning Friday, March 20, 2020. This is in response to growing COVID-19 concerns and closings that will affect the food and beverage industry. ICC customers represent one of the first and hardest hit… Continue reading Insurance Carrier Temporarily Suspends Billing to Restaurants and Taverns Amid Growing COVID-19 Closings