Bars Need Comp Coverage, but Insurers Can't Charge Extra, Commissioner Says

Massachusetts bars and restaurants that remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic do not need to show proof of liquor liability or workers' compensation coverage in order to renew their liquor licenses, the state insurance commissioner said in a bulletin. But establishments that elect to remain open or to reopen under the governor's restricted hours order will need to show proof of coverage, Commissioner Gary Anderson said. “Whenever the liquor licensees decide to reopen, they will be required to submit appropriate proof to the appropriate licensing authority of both a li...