COVID-19 Orders from the NC Department of Insurance Affecting Insurance Companies and Representatives

Carmelle Alipio and William Bulfer

On March 27, 2020, and again on March 30, 2020, Mike Causey, Insurance Commissioner at the North Carolina Department of Insurance issued Orders that N.C.G.S. § 58-2-46 be effective across all North Carolina counties. The Orders are effective until April 26, 2020, and apply to all insurance companies including service corporations, HMO, MEWA, surplus lines…

Best Cyber Security Practices for Working from Home in the Age of COVID-19

Jennifer Milak and Carmelle Alipio

With the spread of COVID-19 continuing across North Carolina, additional restrictions for residents were announced on Monday, March 23, 2020, by Governor Roy Cooper. Restrictions include the closure of more businesses by 5pm on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, and a ban on gatherings of more than fifty people. Employers have had to quickly adjust many…