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As the human and economic toll of the coronavirus mounts, no sector of the economy has been immune from the downturn, and this includes family offices. Depending on the size and scope of the family office, there are a number of factors—including human capital, data, and cybersecurity and technology management—that need to be considered in navigating these uncertain times. After considering some or all of these factors, a family office may be best positioned to invest in the depressed equity and credit markets.

This is not “business as usual.” Organizations of all sizes and spanning virtually every industry are being heavily impacted by the COVID-19 global health crisis. As you assess the short- and long-term implications for your business or organization, you may find that you or a third-party partner is unable to perform the essential terms of a contract. Can and should you invoke a Force Majeure clause? If your contract with another party does not include one, what’s next?

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the world, it’s vital to follow the World Health Organization's and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidelines to prevent the spread of the disease. Know the facts on COVID-19, including what it is, what is the incubation period, how it is transmitted, and what is the reproduction number and what does it mean. Equally important is knowing the best practices on maintaining a healthy workplace, planning for continuity of operations, and the legal implications around COVID-19 in the workplace.

When toxic workplace behaviors go unchecked, they can put your organization and employees at risk. With the right training, prevention, and intervention programs, you can give your employees the tools they need to curb hostile behaviors—and protect everyone concerned.

The evolution of the Coronavirus has led to more complex questions than answers and every day brings new developments on how to handle related losses. As the insurance world reacts to the pandemic crisis, here are the latest takeaways on workers’ compensation, business interruption/property claims, liability, cyber, and event cancellations.

As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace. Learn how COVID-19 continues to affect employers' disease prevention efforts and potential compliance issues and legal obligations.

Families often find it challenging to talk about long-term plans and wishes of their aging parents. But it’s never a good idea to wait until there’s a crisis to rally family members together on a plan that will address mom or dad’s needs and wishes regarding healthcare, living arrangements, and long-term financial care. Knowing how to get the conversation started and having helpful resources available can make the process an easier transition.

Insurance is designed to protect essential aspects of your lives from financial loss, but there can also be ramifications to filing claims. These changes are usually noticed on the renewal immediately following the claim in the form of increased premiums, which can spur regret for using your policy in the first place. Claim surcharges can follow you for three years or more. You can avoid an insurance surcharge by considering a few things before a loss occurs.