Dr. Robert Hartwig gave a presentation during the NAMIC (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies) Webinar Series that touches on COVID-19 and P&C Insurance. To view more presentations from Dr. Hartwig, visit the presentations tab. … [Read more...] about NAMIC Webinar Series 3/26/2020: COVID-19 and P&C Insurance:Impacts and Outlook
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The Royal Gazette 3/26/2020: Insurers face business interruption battle
Dr. Robert Hartwig spoke to the Royal Gazette about the COVID-19's impact on U.S. insurance carriers. There has been a push from multiple states to force insurers to cover pandemic business interruption losses. Dr. Hartwig acknowledges that if this were to be applied across the … [Read more...] about The Royal Gazette 3/26/2020: Insurers face business interruption battle
The Economist 3/24/2020: The coronavirus crisis thrusts corporate HR chiefs into the spotlight
Professor Pat Wright was contacted by The Economist for his expertise in human resource management. In the early 1990s, HR chiefs had become compliant to avoid unwanted legal and media attention; however, Patrick Wright says, "A subsequent string of corporate imbroglios elevated … [Read more...] about The Economist 3/24/2020: The coronavirus crisis thrusts corporate HR chiefs into the spotlight
Insurance Technology Association 3/24/2020: Electronic Chat with Robert Hartwig on COVID-19 and Insurance
The Insurance Technology Association spoke with Dr. Robert Hartwig about the insurance industry's response to COVID-19 and its impact specifically on insurtech. Dr. Hartwig says, "Global financial market volatility will likely slow most VC investment activity, including … [Read more...] about Insurance Technology Association 3/24/2020: Electronic Chat with Robert Hartwig on COVID-19 and Insurance
NJ Advance Media 3/22/2020: Should car insurance cost less as drivers stay home because of coronavirus? Consumer groups say yes.
Dr. Robert Hartwig was quoted by NJ Advance Media on how car insurance will possibly be affected by the coronavirus. The decrease in automobile travel due to the coronavirus is prompting questions about whether this should mean decreased rates for consumers. Dr. Hartwig says, "To … [Read more...] about NJ Advance Media 3/22/2020: Should car insurance cost less as drivers stay home because of coronavirus? Consumer groups say yes.
Claims Journal 3/19/2020: Consumer Groups Want Premium Offsets as Virus Shutdowns Reduce Miles Driven
Dr. Bob Hartwig was contacted by Claims Journal for his take on the coronavirus affecting automobile insurance. The directors of the Consumer Federation of America and the Center for Economic Justice sent a letter to state insurance commissioners asking them to tell insurance … [Read more...] about Claims Journal 3/19/2020: Consumer Groups Want Premium Offsets as Virus Shutdowns Reduce Miles Driven
Connected Insurance Podcast 3/18/2020: The Impact of COVID-19 on Independent Agencies
The Connected Insurance Podcast presented by Agency Revolution featured Dr. Robert Hartwig on a recent episode discussing COVID-19's impact on independent agencies. He delivered a rational and clear eyed perspective on how the coronavirus will affect the modern insurance agent. … [Read more...] about Connected Insurance Podcast 3/18/2020: The Impact of COVID-19 on Independent Agencies
UofSC’s Website 3/17/2020: COVID-19 impact on life and health insurance
Moore School professor Dr. Robert Hartwig discussed the possible impact of COVID-19 on life and health insurance. Dr. Hartwig states the two areas that he is most closely paying attention to are, "Efforts by plaintiffs' attorneys to stretch the definition of 'physical damage' to … [Read more...] about UofSC’s Website 3/17/2020: COVID-19 impact on life and health insurance
Alumni Spotlight – Jeff Thompson
Jeff Thompson, B.S. 1996, M.S. 2001 Jeff Thompson graduated twice from USC: once in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science double majoring in Finance and Risk Management and Insurance, and then again in 2001 with a master’s in Public Administration. Having grown up in Columbia, USC … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight – Jeff Thompson
Recently Published Work – Dr. Greg Niehaus
Dr. Greg Niehaus recently published "Regulation and the connectedness of insurers to the banking sector: International evidence," in conjunction with Jannes Rauch and Sabine Wende in Risk Management and Insurance Review, Volume 22, Issue 4, 2019. … [Read more...] about Recently Published Work – Dr. Greg Niehaus