Tag: COVID-19 pandemic

Robert Hartwig Talks with ITA on COVID-19 and Insurance

Microscopic illustration of the spreading 2019 corona virus that was discovered in Wuhan, China. The image is an artisic but scientific interpretation, with all relevant surface details of this particular virus in place, including Spike Glycoproteins, Hemagglutinin-esterase, E- and M-Proteins and Envelope.

For almost 25 years, Robert Hartwig, PhD, CPCU, has been a recognized expert on risk and insurance in both the private and government sectors – most recently as President and Economist for the Insurance Information Institute in New York. He is currently Clinical Associate Professor & Director, Risk and Uncertainty Management Center at the University… Continue reading Robert Hartwig Talks with ITA on COVID-19 and Insurance

Japan, IOC Agree to Postpone 2020 Tokyo Olympics by About One Year

Toned color of the year 2020. Trendy classic blue background.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he agreed with the International Olympic Committee’s president that the Summer Olympics previously scheduled to start in Tokyo on July 24, 2020, would be delayed by around one year. Mr. Abe spoke by phone Tuesday with IOC President Thomas Bach. Citing the spreading coronavirus pandemic, the Japanese leader said… Continue reading Japan, IOC Agree to Postpone 2020 Tokyo Olympics by About One Year