Any businesses in Massachusetts, New England, or beyond, affected by shutdowns and shortages from the COVID-19 pandemic will naturally ask their agents if any of their insurance policies might offer them any relief. This article discusses what coverages might be available.
MA Insurance Law | Updates & Analysis
Updates and analysis of new and existing insurance laws in force in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Future Commissions Conflict: SJC Case On Whether Post-Termination Future Commissions Can Be Trebled Under Wage Act
Insurance entities that pay employees commissions and employees who earn commissions from them may wish to revisit their commission agreements based on this recent decision from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
Special Commission Urges A State Captive Insurer To Solve $350 Million Crumbling Foundation Problem
An 11-person commission studying crumbling foundations in Massachusetts recommends setting up a captive insurer to deal with the estimated $350 million in costs for affected homeowners.
Massachusetts Highest Court Rules Insured’s Arson Does Not Bar A Coinsured’s Recovery Under Fire Policy For Chelsea Home
Massachusetts’ highest court, SJC, has interpreted the standard Massachusetts fire policy to allow an innocent coinsured to recover their pro rata share of a loss intentionally caused by a coinsured.
10 Things to Know about the New Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Act
Massachusetts becomes the 6th state to mandate paid Family and Medical Leave for workers in the private sector, here are 10 things you need to know about the law.
