How To Reach Our Team:
In light of the public health crisis, we are kindly asking our customers and visitors to contact us via phone or email. Our goal is to limit in-person meetings as much as possible to protect the health of our employees, their families, and our community.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to serving you.
View the HAWK Advisers Team Listing Here.
Effective July 27, 2020: Virginia Enacts First Statewide COVID-19 Safety & Health Measures
View the VA COVID-19 Safety & Health Measures Here.
FAQs:
Click here to visit our FAQ page regarding COVID-19.
Claims Update:
In response to inquiries regarding coverage for policies including, but not limited to, business interruption and civil authority with respect to losses as a result of COVID-19, we strongly encourage any business that experiences a business interruption and/or loss of income to promptly report their claim(s).
This is an unprecedented time and we are sharing guidance in attempt to educate and inform our clients. This is neither an attempt to deny, interpret, or render a coverage decision on behalf of the insurance company. All claims decisions will be left to the discretion of the insurance company and depend on specific facts and policy language.
However, the consensus among most insurers is that coverage for business interruption and loss of income stemming from diseases or illness of a contagious nature like COVID-19 will typically not be covered.
While there is little evidence to support coverage, we are not discouraging our clients from reporting their claims. The following guidelines should be considered in preparation for making a claim to support your loss. Regardless of coverage decisions, this may be helpful documentation in the event that disaster relief funding becomes available. Please see below:
1. Considerations for documenting loss of business related to this pandemic. This could include the following:
• Hotel room cancellations
• Meal reservation cancellations
• Private event cancellations
• Conference cancellations
• Any business and revenue loss associated with the pandemic
2. Below, are examples of documentation you may be required to present as evidence of loss and/or emergency declarations:
• Dates & records for all losses related to COVID-19
• Monthly sales history for the past two years
• Accurate year-end business financial statements (both income and balance sheets)
• As time transpires, interim month-end statement may also be required
• You will need to show a downturn in sales from prior periods (exact details unknown at this time) –early application may be premature
While many things are rapidly changing, our commitment to your business remains steadfast. We are here to support you as we work through this challenge together. Stay well and please reach out to a member of our team for assistance.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Sincerely,
Rand Wright, President
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