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Update From COPIC Financial Service Group

We want you to know that we have taken steps to make sure we continue to be available to assist you as we all deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.  While we are working remotely to help reduce the spread of the virus and to also protect the health of our staff, we are fully operational and available.

We have had many calls from concerned insureds regarding insurance coverage that may apply in this COVID-19 situation.  Below is an overview of the most common policy types and how the related coverages may apply:

Business Owners Policy – Most business owners policies include coverage for loss of income.  To trigger an income loss claim under most policies, there has to be a sudden and accidental physical-covered cause of loss as defined in the policy.  Unfortunately, viruses are excluded as a covered cause of loss, so there would be no coverage available under a business owners policy.  Some policies also include coverage for civil authority that would apply if a government agency stepped in and closed off access to your building, however, the closure has to be the result of a covered cause of loss (usually fire, wind, hail, etc.) and a pandemic is not a covered cause.

Workers’ Compensation coverage – This is still being debated by our insurance carriers with regards to coverage.  A claimant would have to be able to prove that they received the COVID-19 virus at/through work and not any other sources.  Generally, there are two areas examined before any illness or disease, including the coronavirus, qualifies as occupational and thus compensable under workers’ compensation:

  1. The illness or disease must be occupational, meaning that it arose out of and was in the course and scope of the employment; and
  2. The illness or disease must arise out of or be caused by conditions specific to the work.

The evaluation of these two areas and whether coverage will apply is determined by the carrier that provides the policy.  As the coronavirus becomes more widespread in communities, we anticipate that the discussion will focus on determining whether or not people who test positive acquired the virus in the workplace setting.   

Business Overhead Insurance – This policy is designed to step in if the owner/physician/dentist is unable to work due to an injury or illness.  There may be coverage, however, there is also generally a long waiting period of 60–90 days prior to coverage being available after the onset of the injury or illness to apply.

Short-Term Disability – This policy is designed to pay if you are injured/sick and cannot work for a period of time.  There is a waiting period that can range from 0–15 days or more before coverage applies.

COPIC FSG represents multiple carriers and each policy will have different policy provisions.  The above information is provided for general information purposes only.  If you feel you have a covered loss, the claims adjuster assigned by the carrier that issued your policy will be authorized person to answer specific claims questions.

Thank you for choosing COPIC FSG to assist you with your insurance needs.  Please reach out to us to review and discuss any coverage questions or concerns you have. 

Sincerely,

John Hood, Director


COPIC FSG CONTACT INFO BY COVERAGE AREA:

  • Asset Protection & Wealth Management, Individual Life & Disability: Mike Edwards, 720.858.6289 or medwards@copic.com
  • Business Retirement Plan Services: Brad Radochonski, 720.858.6279 or bradochonski@copic.com
  • Group Benefits (includes Health, Dental, and Vison Benefits): John Kaufman, 720.858.6287 or jkaufman@copic.com
  • Individual Life & Disability, CDA Benefits, Investment & Retirement Strategies: Jeff Feakes, 720.858.6285 or jfeakes@copic.com
  • Property and Casualty (includes Cyber Liability and Employment Practices Liability): Mitch Laycock, 720.858.6297 or mitchl@copic.com

ABOUT MDDS

The Metro Denver Dental Society is a not-for-profit component society of the American Dental Association and the Colorado Dental Association.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a shortage of personal protective equipment at hospitals for those on the front lines treating the infected as well as other medical patients. If you have any additional supplies you can spare, below are locations that are in need. We will continue to update this page as our organization receives requests. Remember we are all in this together and will come out stronger! 

The MDDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. MDDS designates courses for the number of CE hours listed with each course. MDDS credits are approved by the AGD for Fellowship and Mastership credits.

Course Disclaimer: MDDS makes every effort to present high caliber speakers in their respective areas of expertise. MDDS courses are offered as information only and not as financial, accounting, legal or other professional advice. Attendees must consult with their own professional advisers. In addition, each participant must decide the merit and practicality of the material presented. The ideas and comments expressed during the courses are not necessarily endorsed by or are those of MDDS. MDDS warns attendees about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when integrating new techniques into your practices.