COVID-19 Updates
PIA is dedicated to helping agents through this time and to provide helpful information and educational services. While we are working remotely, our level of service to you, our members remains unchanged.
This page is designed to help agents find the most updated information about the COVID-19 outbreak and how it impacts the insurance community.
Coronavirus, frequently referred to as COVID-19, is causing unprecedented disruption throughout the world. As the virus spreads throughout the United States, the below resources from PIA, the CDC, and our industry partners can be used to assist you in adapting to the changing environment. Insurance agencies should consider implementing safeguards to reduce exposure to illness.
Industry Resources
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Insurers Association (MWCIA) FAQ
Small Business Administration disaster assistance
MNsure is clarifying insurance options for those experiencing a change in income or unemployment
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) COVID-19 page
MN Dept of Labor FAQ regarding Workers Comp Presumption
Workers Compensation COVID-19 Presumption Bill HF 4537
Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act
MINNESOTA COVID-19 PUBLIC DASHBOARD
Utica National Risk Management Alert- Guidance on Coronavirus for Employers
IMPORTANT DEPT OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCEMENT – March License Renewal and Insurance License Reinstatement
DPS-DVS Offices Statewide Closing for Two Weeks; Driver’s License Extensions on the Way
H.R. 748: THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT
PIA National: The $2 Trillion Relief Bill at a Glance
Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure workers during COVID-19
Important Utica National E&O Billing and Payment Changes During COVID-19
Memorandum For Financial Services Sector – Regarding Essential Services
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Special Health Insurance Enrollment Period
PIA National COVID-19 Resource Page
E&O Updates from Utica National regarding COVID-19
Department of Public Safety FAQ: COVID-19 and Vehicle Services
MN Commerce Department Guidance for Insurance Licensees
Business Interruptions and Worker Compensation
Instant Insights, a collection of coronavirus outbreak stories and resources from ALM Media, publishers of National Underwriter, Property Casualty 360, and FC&S.
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19 (Zywave)
NIPR State and Vendor Announcements and Links
Pandemic Checklist (FC&S Coverage Interpretations)
PIA Advocacy Blog – Congress Begins to Address COVID-19 Pandemic (March 17, 2020)
PIA Advocacy Blog–Senate Passes COVID-19 Response Bill (March 18, 2020)
CDC Resources
Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) COVID-19 page
Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 Resource Webpage
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Resources for Businesses and Employers