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If a worker contracts COVID-19 during the course of their employment, then he or she should claim workers compensation.

The COVID‑19 pandemic has given rise to insurers seeking to contest or test the terms of particular insurance policies.

The checklist identifies some common and critical business issues that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Courts apply narrow interpretation to Business Interruption or Interference cover COVID related loss.

The decision of many insurers to refuse business interruption claims has resulted in numerous complaints made to AFCA.

The Coronavirus and the consequential action by Chinese authorities to quarantine areas and close factories is causing significant disruption to supply chain logistics for businesses all over the world.

Disputes about the availability of exclusion clauses to deny liability for COVID-19 related insurance claims continue.

Discussion about the test case for whether insurance policies covering business interruption applied in respect of COVID-19.

Around the world, restrictions that were put in place to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) have started to relax.

Insurers have already lodged another test case, as they seek to deny liability for COVID-19 related insurance claims.

Principles from UK insurance test cases could provide guidance in Australia to determine COVID-19 coverage disputes.

The revelations in business interruption insurance highlight the need for prompt reviews of policy & assessment of circumstances.

In response to the numerous applications from unions and employer associations seeking additional flexibility for employers and employees to vary working arrangements to deal with the challenging, unpredictable and continually evolving circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

NSW police commenced a criminal investigation into the decision to allow 2700 passengers to disembark the ship in Sydney.

Companies with BI insurance should determine whether they are eligible to recover any COVID-19 related losses.

With COVID-19 putting unprecedented pressure on the financial sector, the Australian Government and regulators have put their ambitious regulatory agenda on hold for six months to allow businesses to focus on managing the COVID-19 crisis.

Whether or not your insurance policies cover COVID-19-related losses depends on what the policy includes or excludes.