Come what may, the Rio Olympics set to begin Aug. 5 will be largely covered. By insurance, that is.
Many potential threats loom — the Zika virus, terrorism, civil unrest — but underwriters say a dramatic interruption or cancellation of the Games will not leave organizers empty-handed. Nearly $2 billion in insurance has been secured to cover the International Olympic Committee, broadcasters, organizers and others with a stake in operating the Games.