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This PowerPoint report, presented by Robert Hartwig, president of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Information Institute, at St. John’s University School of Risk Management, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ & Actuarial Science, focuses on how the insurance industry plays a key role in the U.S. economy and society as a whole. Sections highlight the insurers’ role as claims payers, philanthropists, employers, taxpayers, investors, educators, promoters of public safety and rebuilders in times of peoples’ greatest need, when they are confronted by catastrophe.

The following presentation is called "A Firm Foundation: The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Industry & Its Contributions to Society". It was presented by Dr. Robert P. Hartwig on April 10, 2008.

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