In brief - Considerations for insurers and insureds in
responding to all notifications, claims and policy issues that
emerge as the rapid response to coronavirus continues
The number of cases of COVID-19 worldwide recently surpassed
750,000 and is not predicted to tail off for some time.
Australia is not alone and increasingly restrictive social
distancing measures are being regularly introduced, including
limits on the total number of people allowed at public gatherings
and a "1 person per 4 square metre rule" for indoor
gatherings (including in all shops and businesses that are not
subject to mandatory closures).
Policies around self-isolation, suspension of non-essential
services and social distancing are having profound impacts on
businesses across Australia. Last week saw a line of people longer
than 1 km form outside of a suburban branch of the government
agency responsible for unemployment benefits until it was dispersed
by the police.
