LATEST NEWS, ARTICLES & INFORMATION
(The latest news, articles and important information will be posted here and then the following day moved to the appropriate section below)

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•  Press Release: Gov. Evers Announces Application Dates for $420 Million in Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants (May 24, 2021)

- Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Grant FAQ and Eligibility

•  CDC: Fully Vaccinated People No Longer Need to Wear a Mask or Physically Distance in Any Setting (May 13, 2021)

•  Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Governor Can't Limit Capacity (April 14, 2021)

Documents, Resources and Tools for Reopening Your Agency

Documents, Resources and Tools for Reopening Your Agency

Wisconsin Covid-19 Vaccine Information and Distribution
  -  COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know (DHS)
-  COVID-19 Vaccination Program Operational Guidance (CDC)
- Governor Evers Announces New Contact Tracing App to Launch Next Week
 - State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee Meetings (Open to Public)
       -  Vaccine Considerations for Employers from Godfrey & Kahn Law (December 22, 2020)
Sample Employee Screening Procedure Notice
Sample Email to Use to Notify Employees if an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Sample Email for Internal Agency Use: Coronavirus and Flu Prevention
COVID-19 Visitor Screening Form
Employee Self-Certification Form for COVID-19 Symptoms
COVID-19 Employee Self-Certification to Return to Work
Big "I" Sample Remote Work Policy and Agreement
IIAW's Digital Marketing Playbook
CDC Print Materials and Brochures

This section includes a variety of tools and resources for your agency to implement and use as you begin to reopen your agency. Between internal communications, working remote policies, notices and guides, you can find everything you need here.                          

Insurance Related Legislation (Including Worker's Compensation) & Executive Orders

Insurance Related Legislation (Including Worker's Compensation) & Executive Orders

 

Wisconsin Provides Businesses Immunity from COVID-19 Liability (March 15, 2021)

A Guide to the New COVID-19 Testing Rules for Travel to the U.S. (March 12, 2021)

Evers Signs Bill Cutting Taxes for Businesses that Took PPP Loans (February 17, 2021)

Mask Mandate Ping Pong: What it Means for Wisconsin Employers (February 16, 2021)

 

This section includes a summary of what Wisconsin and the surrounding states are doing in terms of Worker's Compensation legislation and executive orders due to COVID-19. Some states are expanding worker's compensation coverage.

Communicating to Customers

Communicating to Customers

Important E&O Risk Alert

It is important for customers to understand why the coverage may be excluded or why the claim does not meet coverage guidelines. Refrain from responding to questions you may not be comfortable answering and when necessary, engage with the carrier to determine the appropriate course of action. If there is any uncertainty regarding coverage for your customer(s), follow your agency guidelines for submitting claims to the carrier or have the customer submit the claim directly. It is the carrier’s role to determine whether or not coverage exists. Properly document all conversations with the customer as well as any conversations with the carrier. Please review these updated recommendations on Business Income claims.

Communications to Share with your Clients

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Coverage Explanations For agency Use 
New Material added on March 26, 2020

 

 

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Resource Pages for Specific Industries
CPWR The Center for Construction COVID-19 Resource Page
Brewers Association Brewery Shutdown Safety Guidance
National Restaurant Association COVID-19 Resource Page
National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) COVID-19 Resource Page
National Federation for Independent Business COVID-19 Resource Page for Small Businesses
League of Wisconsin Municipalities COVID-19 Resource Page
US Small Business Administration COVID-19 Resourcse for Small Businesses
Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) COVID-19 Resource Page
Wisconsin Builders Association COVID-19 Resource Page
Wisconsin Association of School Boards COVID-19 Resource Page
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce COVID-19 Resource Page
Wisconsin Dental Association COVID-19 Resource Page
Wisconsin Bankers Association COVID-19 Resource Page
Wisconsin Restaurant Association COVID-19 Resource Page

Additional Resources

Below are links to news articles and resources for you to share with your employees and clients. 

IIABA COVID-19 Resource Page (Top Resource- All IIABA RESOURCES AND ARTICLES LOCATED ON THIS SITE)
U.S. Small Business Administration Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
WISCONSIN COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) INFORMATION WEBSITE (subscribe for updates)
Worker's Compensation COVID-19 Public Information (WI DWD)
COVID-19 and Workers Compensation: What You Need to Know (NCCI)
NAIC COVID-19 Resource Page             
IIAW COVID-19 Business Interruption Coverage Talking Points for Agencies. Why COVID-19 is not a covered loss and the ramifications of forcing insurers to retroactively cover these loses. (March 31, 2020)
COVID-19 Print Resources from CDC (April 1, 2020)

You will find a variety of communications and social media graphics with coverage explanation PDFs to share with clients and other resources and information to directly share with your customers.

Agency Considerations for Operations and Employees

Agency Considerations for Operations and Employees

An Agency's Introductory Guide to Becoming a Digital Agency
As you continue to work during the pandemic, here are some resources and considerations for your agency as you implement new internal policies and procedures for your staff to work remote/work from home. 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR GUIDE TO BECOMING A DIGITAL AGENCY

Returning to Work
IIAW's Guide to Reopening Your Agency


Become a Digital Agency
Internet of Insurance - Digital Agency Storefront FREE for Big I Members
Webinar: Learn How to Become a Digital Agency in 90 Minutes

Work Remote Resources
COVID-19 Agency Checklist (IIAW, March 18, 2020)
Coronavirus and Sick Leave
Disaster Planning Toolkit
Work From Home Best Practices
Sample/Template Agency Work From Home Policy
Coronavirus Work-from-Home Response May Expand Cyber Risk
Tools Insurance Agents Need When Working From Home Webinar Presented by Steve Anderson
Affinity HR: Time to Work from Home (March 30, 2020- ON-DEMAND)
ePayPolicy for IIAW Members
How to Make Remote Work Work Whitepaper

Marketing Resources
How  to Handle Your Social Media During the Coronavirus Crisis
Marketing in a Time of Crisis
Marketing Dos and Don'ts During a Crisis
How to Advertise on Facebook in 2020: The Definitive Facebook Ads Guide
How to Advertise on LinkedIn (In 7 Simple Steps)
Marketing During COVID-19: 4 Essential Copywriting Guidelines

WI Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Bulletins and Orders

 

Additional Resources 

HIPAA Privacy and Novel Coronavirus
Employee Benefit Adviser: Comprehensive Coronavirus news feed for employee benefit agents
COVID-19: The Employer's Toolbox
COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers
COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Questions and Answers
IIABA Government Affairs Coronavirus Resource Page
How COVID-19 Court Lockdowns May Turn the Social Inflation Tide (June 2, 2020)
The BIG Idea for Business Interruption Coverage: What It Is and Isn't (June 10, 2020)

 

This section contains tools, resources and recommendations to continue your operations during this pandemic. Included in this section is an "Agency's Introductory Guide to Working Remote", a variety of resources to consider to have employees be efficient and productive as they work remotely, OCI bulletins and orders, information about the Safer at Home Order, how to apply for a small business loan and more!

General Information

General Information

Links and Resources
World Health Organization - Coronavirus Outbreak
CDC Coronavirus Information Page
CDC Planning and Preparedness Resources
IRS Guidance for Covid-19: High Deductible Health Plans and Expenses
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases Tracker by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University
US Small Business Administration COVID-19 ResourcES for Small Businesses
Big I Roadmap to Recovery and Opening Resource Page (June 23, 2020)
CDC Shortens Its COVID-19 Quarantine Recommendations (December 2, 2020)

This section includes a variety of COVID-19 resource pages. Read more about news from the CDC, WHO, a COVID-19 Case Tracker and more.

Webinars & Podcasts

Webinars & Podcasts

View different webinars and podcasts relevant to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the insurance industry. New webinars will be added as they are announced/become available.

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Thank You

Together we will get through this. We appreciate your membership to the IIAW and thank you for your commitment as we provide tools and resources during this time.

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