In a flurry of activity between March 26 and March 30, the commissioner of insurance has issued five bulletins concerning issues arising out of the Coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus in Massachusetts: Insurance Exempted From Order Effective At Noon Today Shutting Down Non-essential Businesses
On Monday, March 23, Governor Baker issued his “COVID-19 Order No. 13,” titled by the Governor as an “Order Assuring Continued Operation of Essential Services in the Commonwealth, Closing Certain Workplaces, And Prohibiting Gatherings of More Than 10 People.”
Coronavirus in Massachusetts: Commissioner of Insurance Issues Bulletin On Premium Collection Flexibility By Carriers During The Covid-19 Emergency
The Commissioner issued on Monday, Bulletin 2020-05, entitled “Flexibility in the Issuance and Administration of Insurance during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Crisis.”
Coronavirus in Massachusetts: Boston Software Is Providing FREE Access To SinglePoint
Insurance Agencies will now be able to create RTAs and apply eStamps while working from home.
Coronavirus in Massachusetts: Insurers Well-Positioned To Confront COVID-19’s Challenges Says III
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan and Senior Economist Dr. Michel Leonard gave a presentation on the crisis during a special session of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners on March 20, 2020.
