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Coronavirus Information

Find information for agents and insureds to understand the impact of the coronavirus on small businesses. Check back often for updated resources that can help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Information

How the CARES Act Helps Small Businesses

How the CARES Act Helps Small Businesses

How the CARES Act Helps Small Businesses

Find out what help small businesses and their employees can expect from the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, including expanded unemployment benefits and loans.

The CARES Act Explained: Paycheck Protection Program Loans

The CARES Act Explained: Paycheck Protection Program Loans

The CARES Act Explained: Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program loans available to help support small businesses during the coronavirus crisis.

OSHA Updates COVID-19 Guidelines

OSHA Updates COVID-19 Guidelines

OSHA Updates COVID-19 Guidelines

Learn more about the recently updated OSHA COVID-19 guidelines, designed to help protect the health and safety of your workers and workplace.

AmTrust’s Guide to Getting Back to Business

AmTrust’s Guide to Getting Back to Business

AmTrust’s Guide to Getting Back to Business

AmTrust is excited to offer our new Guide to Getting Back to Business, offering best practices, safety tips and expert advice to help businesses reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Vaccination Scams

COVID-19 Vaccination Scams

COVID-19 Vaccination Scams

Learn how to protect yourself, your family and your business from cyber attacks that could occur from COVID-19 vaccine scams targeting personal and medical information.
 

Getting Back to Business after COVID-19: How Small Businesses Can Safely Reopen

Getting Back to Business after COVID-19: How Small Businesses Can Safely Reopen

Getting Back to Business after COVID-19: How Small Businesses Can Safely Reopen

Find out what needs to be done to ensure that while the U.S. gets ready to start reopening businesses, protecting workers remains top of mind.

How to Open Retail Stores Safely during COVID-19

How to Open Retail Stores Safely during COVID-19

How to Open Retail Stores Safely during COVID-19

As retail stores prepare to reopen, find out what steps to take to ensure workers’ and customers’ health and safety remain top of mind – and help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Reopening Restaurants During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Reopening Restaurants During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Reopening Restaurants During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Restaurants are reopening as stay at home orders are lifted during the coronavirus crisis. Learn tips for safely reopening restaurants for both employees and customers.

Restaurants & COVID-19

Restaurants & COVID-19

Restaurants & COVID-19

Find out the good and bad news about the restaurant industry and how they are adapting their services as COVID-19 continues to spread across the U.S.

Hospitality Industry and COVID-19

Hospitality Industry and COVID-19

Hospitality Industry and COVID-19

Find out how COVID-19 has impacted the hospitality industry and how it is evolving to meet its customers’ changing needs.

COVID-19: How to Reopen the Office

COVID-19: How to Reopen the Office

COVID-19: How to Reopen the Office

AmTrust is here to help small businesses with tips for how to safely and efficiently reopen their office locations as we begin returning to work. 

How to Overcome Zoom Fatigue

How to Overcome Zoom Fatigue

How to Overcome Zoom Fatigue

Do video calls make you exhausted? Learn solutions to overcome zoom fatigue symptoms and make your video meetings more productive.

Businesses Extend Work from Home

Businesses Extend Work from Home

Businesses Extend Work from Home

Learn more about the future of work from home policies for employers and workers as companies extend work from home policies through mid-2021.

Returning to Work After COVID-19: Making Accommodations for the Office

Returning to Work After COVID-19: Making Accommodations for the Office

Returning to Work After COVID-19: Making Accommodations for the Office

When the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, office life could change dramatically. There are several issues for businesses to consider upon returning to work as it relates to safety in the office workplace and making accommodations for employees.  

Employee Rights - Paid Sick Leave and FMLA Expansion

Employee Rights - Paid Sick Leave and FMLA Expansion

Employee Rights - Paid Sick Leave and FMLA Expansion

Learn more about employee rights regarding paid sick leave and the Family Medical Leave Act under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

Federal Employee Rights - Paid Sick Leave & FMLA Expansion

Federal Employee Rights - Paid Sick Leave & FMLA Expansion

Federal Employee Rights - Paid Sick Leave & FMLA Expansion

Learn more about the rights of federal employees regarding paid sick leave and the Family Medical Leave Act under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

Retail Holiday Shopping, Black Friday & Covid-19

Retail Holiday Shopping, Black Friday & Covid-19

Retail Holiday Shopping, Black Friday & Covid-19

2020 holiday shopping will be very different. Learn tips to help retail stores adjust to how consumers will be shopping this holiday season.
 

Liability Pitfalls and Traps Arising from the Paycheck Protection Program

Liability Pitfalls and Traps Arising from the Paycheck Protection Program

Liability Pitfalls and Traps Arising from the Paycheck Protection Program

Find out why the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), part of the CARES Act, has offered both benefits and disadvantages to some small businesses.

COVID-19 Safety Tips for High-Risk Workers

COVID-19 Safety Tips for High-Risk Workers

COVID-19 Safety Tips for High-Risk Workers

Learn more about CDC coronavirus workplace safety guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to immune-compromised and 65 year and older workers.
 

Seven Steps to Correctly Wear a Respirator at Work

Seven Steps to Correctly Wear a Respirator at Work

Seven Steps to Correctly Wear a Respirator at Work

Learn how to correctly put on and take off your respirator to keep yourself and others around you safe from the spread of COVID-19.

Business Impact From People Leaving Big Cities

Business Impact From People Leaving Big Cities

Business Impact From People Leaving Big Cities

Learn about the economic impact on businesses as people are moving out of big cities due to panic moving and a demographic shift.

Travel Safety Tips during COVID-19

Travel Safety Tips during COVID-19

Travel Safety Tips during COVID-19

Get travel safety tips to stay protected from the coronavirus when traveling over the next few months. Find out what procedures are in place to keep travelers safe.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Resources & Loans

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Resources & Loans

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Resources & Loans

Learn about the federal and state assistance programs for small businesses that have been enacted during the coronavirus crisis.

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) & Emergency Economic Injury Grants (EEIG)

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) & Emergency Economic Injury Grants (EEIG)

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) & Emergency Economic Injury Grants (EEIG)

Congress recently passed the CARES Act, meaning relief is on the way for small businesses. Learn more about some financial resources that are available during this difficult time.

What is the Small Business Debt Relief Program?

What is the Small Business Debt Relief Program?

What is the Small Business Debt Relief Program?

Find out more about the Small Business Debt Relief Program, an essential component of the CARES Act designed to support small businesses in these uncertain times.

CARES Act Counseling and Training Resources for Your Small Business

CARES Act Counseling and Training Resources for Your Small Business

CARES Act Counseling and Training Resources for Your Small Business

As a small business owner, you may have questions about the CARES Act and how it can help your organization. Learn more about the financial resources and counseling available for your small business.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Recession and Workers’ Compensation Return to Work

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Recession and Workers’ Compensation Return to Work

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Recession and Workers’ Compensation Return to Work

COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of society. Find out how it and an economic recession could affect workers’ compensation return to work programs.

Small Business Risks: Potential Exposures That Could Leave Your Business Vulnerable in 2020

Small Business Risks: Potential Exposures That Could Leave Your Business Vulnerable in 2020

Small Business Risks: Potential Exposures That Could Leave Your Business Vulnerable in 2020

Small businesses face a variety of risks. Learn about 2020 small business risks that can impact a business’s reputation, productivity and employee morale.

Protection From COVID-19 Wrongful Termination Lawsuits with EPLI

Protection From COVID-19 Wrongful Termination Lawsuits with EPLI

Protection From COVID-19 Wrongful Termination Lawsuits with EPLI

Wrongful termination lawsuits could be on the rise due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Find out how EPLI coverage can help protect small businesses in employee-related claims.

Working Parents Challenges During COVID-19

Working Parents Challenges During COVID-19

Working Parents Challenges During COVID-19

Learn solutions employers can implement to help working parents as they navigate through the changes that came along with COVID-19, including daycare and school closures.

What Good and Bad Economies Tell Us About EPL Risk (With Some Thoughts on the Coronavirus)

What Good and Bad Economies Tell Us About EPL Risk (With Some Thoughts on the Coronavirus)

What Good and Bad Economies Tell Us About EPL Risk (With Some Thoughts on the Coronavirus)

Discover the link between the state of the economy and EPL risk, especially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Prevent Employee Burnout During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How to Prevent Employee Burnout During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How to Prevent Employee Burnout During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The coronavirus pandemic has brought a surge in employee burnout. Learn the signs of burnout and tips on how to prevent it from happening to your workers.

Coronavirus and Working From Home

Coronavirus and Working From Home

Coronavirus and Working From Home

As the coronavirus continues to spread, some U.S. employers are considering creating a work from policy. Learn about the best practices involved with remote work.

A Perspective on Working from Home: The Good and the Bad (But Mostly Good)

A Perspective on Working from Home: The Good and the Bad (But Mostly Good)

A Perspective on Working from Home: The Good and the Bad (But Mostly Good)

Work-from-home benefits are quickly becoming the norm among businesses everywhere. AmTrust’s Director of Claims, Robert Schiller, offers his insight on the pros and cons of allowing employees to work from home.
 

Understanding the Landscape of Working from Home

Understanding the Landscape of Working from Home

Understanding the Landscape of Working from Home

Learn five tips to successfully adapt to the remote work lifestyle and how managers can be there for their employees during these uncertain times.
 

Remote Workers and Cybersecurity Risk

Remote Workers and Cybersecurity Risk

Remote Workers and Cybersecurity Risk

The number of employees working remotely has increased over the last several years, especially during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the potential cyber liability risks of allowing employees to work remotely and what can be done to help mitigate them.

Social Engineering Scams on the Rise Amid the Pandemic

Social Engineering Scams on the Rise Amid the Pandemic

Social Engineering Scams on the Rise Amid the Pandemic

Social engineering attacks have dramatically increased since the beginning of the pandemic, as cybercriminals have been seeking to take advantage of small businesses and their remote employees. Find out more about these attacks and how to protect your business.

Water Quality Concerns in Vacant Buildings

Water Quality Concerns in Vacant Buildings

Water Quality Concerns in Vacant Buildings

As commercial buildings reopen in the wake of COVID-19, building owners should keep in mind that they could be facing water quality concerns that can impact health. Learn more.

Protecting Vacant Commercial Properties

Protecting Vacant Commercial Properties

Protecting Vacant Commercial Properties

Find out what commercial property owners should do to safeguard vacant buildings from severe weather, fires, vandalism and more.

5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Building During a Temporary Closure

5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Building During a Temporary Closure

5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Building During a Temporary Closure

Find out what issues property owners should address during temporary vacancies to ensure an easier reopening. 

Free Training Video: Protecting Yourself Against COVID-19 and Other Contagious Illnesses

Free Training Video: Protecting Yourself Against COVID-19 and Other Contagious Illnesses

Free Training Video: Protecting Yourself Against COVID-19 and Other Contagious Illnesses

AmTrust’s Loss Control Department offers a wide variety of workplace safety training videos, including our most recent video focusing on measures to protect yourself, employees and coworkers against COVID-19.

What Employers Should Know about Face Masks

What Employers Should Know about Face Masks

What Employers Should Know about Face Masks

Find out what employers need to know about face masks in the workplace. Learn when wearing face masks can be beneficial to employees, customers, and others.

Best Practices for Handwashing and Hand Sanitizing in the Workplace

Best Practices for Handwashing and Hand Sanitizing in the Workplace

Best Practices for Handwashing and Hand Sanitizing in the Workplace

Discover proper hand hygiene to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the workplace. Learn best practices for handwashing and using hand sanitizer.
 

Potential Consequences of Face Masks and COVID-19

Potential Consequences of Face Masks and COVID-19

Potential Consequences of Face Masks and COVID-19

Face coverings can help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but they can also create hazards in the workplace. Learn how to mitigate risks when workers are required to wear face masks.

Staff & Employee Appreciation During the COVID-19 Crisis

Staff & Employee Appreciation During the COVID-19 Crisis

Staff & Employee Appreciation During the COVID-19 Crisis

Here are a few ideas to show your staff you appreciate them during the coronavirus pandemic.

AmTrust Ensures Access to All Treatments for Injured Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

AmTrust Ensures Access to All Treatments for Injured Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

AmTrust Ensures Access to All Treatments for Injured Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

AmTrust is working with our partners to make sure injured employees have access to their providers, medications and treatments while following safe social distancing guidelines.

The Power of Claims Adjuster’s Tone and Transparency in Uncertain Times

The Power of Claims Adjuster’s Tone and Transparency in Uncertain Times

The Power of Claims Adjuster’s Tone and Transparency in Uncertain Times

During uncertain times, such as hurricanes and the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, claims adjusters need to be empathetic and transparent with claimants.
 

How to Keep Your Workplace Safe from Coronavirus

How to Keep Your Workplace Safe from Coronavirus

How to Keep Your Workplace Safe from Coronavirus

COVID-19, a novel coronavirus, is impacting people and businesses around the world. Learn about steps you can take to keep your company and workers safe. 
 

OSHA: 2020 Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

OSHA: 2020 Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

OSHA: 2020 Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

Read recommendations from OSHA on how to reduce the impact of COVID-19 outbreak conditions on businesses, workers, customers, and the public.

COVID-19 and the Behavioral Health Industry

COVID-19 and the Behavioral Health Industry

COVID-19 and the Behavioral Health Industry

Discover how the behavioral health industry has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and find out why this field of healthcare is so imperative during stressful times.

COVID-19 & Restaurant Safety Training

COVID-19 & Restaurant Safety Training

COVID-19 & Restaurant Safety Training

Workplace safety in restaurants is always a significant concern, but even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out the bright spots of employee training in restaurant safety procedures.

5 Ways to Support Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Outbreak

5 Ways to Support Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Outbreak

5 Ways to Support Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Find out what you can do to support small businesses in your local community during the coronavirus crisis.

Cleaning, Disinfecting and Operating Vehicles Safely During a Pandemic

Cleaning, Disinfecting and Operating Vehicles Safely During a Pandemic

Cleaning, Disinfecting and Operating Vehicles Safely During a Pandemic

Following proper sanitization steps are critical during the COVID-19 pandemic, even for company cars. Find out what employees who utilize company vehicles need to do keep their cars safe for everyone.

Employees on the Front Lines During the COVID-19 Crisis: Cleaning and Janitorial Staff

Employees on the Front Lines During the COVID-19 Crisis: Cleaning and Janitorial Staff

Employees on the Front Lines During the COVID-19 Crisis: Cleaning and Janitorial Staff

Learn the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on workers like janitors, office cleaning crews and housekeepers. Find out why protecting these workers from the coronavirus is vital during these uncertain times.

Coronavirus Risks, Safety Tips for Hair Salons and Barbers

Coronavirus Risks, Safety Tips for Hair Salons and Barbers

Coronavirus Risks, Safety Tips for Hair Salons and Barbers

Some salons and barbershops remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers may be wondering if it is safe to go to the barber or salon, while stylists need to know how to keep themselves protected. Learn more.

How COVID-19 Impacts Pharmacies

How COVID-19 Impacts Pharmacies

How COVID-19 Impacts Pharmacies

Learn more about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pharmacies and what measures they are taking to help keep employees and customers safe.

The Fitness Industry and COVID-19: What Does the Future Hold?

The Fitness Industry and COVID-19: What Does the Future Hold?

The Fitness Industry and COVID-19: What Does the Future Hold?

Find out how the COVID-19 pandemic affects the fitness industry, and learn what business owners have done to adapt and stay afloat.

Coffee Shop Coronavirus Risks and Safety Tips

Coffee Shop Coronavirus Risks and Safety Tips

Coffee Shop Coronavirus Risks and Safety Tips

Across the U.S., most major coffee shop chains and a number of local establishments have remained open amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn more about the steps these establishments are taking to keep their employees and customers safe.

Safety Best Practices for Food Delivery and Take Out

Safety Best Practices for Food Delivery and Take Out

Safety Best Practices for Food Delivery and Take Out

State governments continue to implement procedures in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Restaurants are shifting to carry out and delivery procedures to keep business going during these trying times. 

Grocery Stores Thriving Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak

Grocery Stores Thriving Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak

Grocery Stores Thriving Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak

While the COVID-19 outbreak continues to wreak havoc on small businesses everywhere, there is one industry that is thriving – grocery stores. Learn more about some of the trends grocery stores are facing during this period.

Coronavirus Risks and Safety Tips for Grocery Stores

Coronavirus Risks and Safety Tips for Grocery Stores

Coronavirus Risks and Safety Tips for Grocery Stores

Nearly all grocery stores and supermarkets remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers may be wondering if it is safe to go shopping, while employees need to know how to keep themselves protected. Learn more.

Volunteers Step Up to Help Nonprofits During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Volunteers Step Up to Help Nonprofits During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Volunteers Step Up to Help Nonprofits During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Learn how volunteers are stepping up to help nonprofit organizations during the coronavirus crisis. People are creating ways to help those in need during the pandemic.

How to Create a Business Continuity Plan

How to Create a Business Continuity Plan

How to Create a Business Continuity Plan

A business continuity plan is a living document that outlines the procedures an organization should adhere to in the event of a major disruption or disaster. It can help protect the business’s assets and employees.
 

AmTrust's COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan

AmTrust's COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan

AmTrust's COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan

AmTrust has a robust Business Continuity Planning program and is acting in response to COVID-19. This plan will ensure that we continue to provide exceptional and uninterrupted service to you and your insureds.

Coronavirus in the U.S.

Coronavirus in the U.S.

Coronavirus in the U.S.

At this moment, 2019-nCoV is considered to have a low risk to health in the United States. However, there’s no doubt the rapid spreading of the virus in China and all the unknowns surrounding it has created worldwide alarm.

Stress Awareness Month: Strategies for Managing Stress during the COVID-19 Crisis

Stress Awareness Month: Strategies for Managing Stress during the COVID-19 Crisis

Stress Awareness Month: Strategies for Managing Stress during the COVID-19 Crisis

April is Stress Awareness Month. Find out how to reduce stress, whether it’s due to the workplace or the recent COVID-19 pandemic, to improve overall health and wellness.  

Spring Cleaning Tips to Keep Employees Healthy

Spring Cleaning Tips to Keep Employees Healthy

Spring Cleaning Tips to Keep Employees Healthy

Spring cleaning your workplace can help reduce the spread of COVID-19, as well as evaluate safety risks your employees may face. Get commercial cleaning tips for a tidy, healthy workplace.

Coronavirus: Is it safe for kids to use playgrounds?

Coronavirus: Is it safe for kids to use playgrounds?

Coronavirus: Is it safe for kids to use playgrounds?

The CDC recommends careful consideration before visiting playgrounds. Visitors to playgrounds should practice social distancing, wash their hands and wear face coverings, if they can.