“We are looking very closely into the use of technology in this COVID-19 response, one of them how we can work with member states toward an e-vaccination certificate,” said Siddhartha Datta, Europe’s WHO programme manager for vaccine-preventable diseases, told reporters on a call from Copenhagen.

Global reinsurance sector outlook stable on hardening market:Fitch

Dec 4, 2020

Changes in reinsurance terms and conditions, notably the exclusion of pandemic cover in new and renewed contracts, should progressively reduce the potential for future property and casualty reinsurance claims stemming from the pandemic. Nevertheless, the uncertainty around ultimate losses from the pandemic remains high.

Re/Insurance firm Vantage announces launch

Dec 4, 2020

Hendrick said, “2020 has reinforced the riskier nature of our world and the re/insurance markets. Risk changes constantly, and we in the insurance industry must demonstrate our ability to evolve with it, to offer clients coverage that meets their current challenges. To do that, we brought together some of the brightest, most experienced minds in re/insurance to approach the new world of risk in a fresh way — with curiosity at its core and creativity as its engine. At Vantage, we will address the risks others avoid with smart technology and robust analytics.”

Pfizer says supply chain challenges contributed to slashed target for COVID-19 vaccine doses in 2020

Dec 4, 2020

A company spokeswoman said the “scale-up of the raw material supply chain took longer than expected.

She also cited later-than-expected results from Pfizer’s clinical trial as a reason for the smaller number of doses expected to be produced by the end of 2020.

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