Insurance

Insurance

Insurance Giant Allianz Is Testing a Token to Move Money Internally

Allianz is testing a blockchain token to move money between its global affiliates.

Markets  ·  19 April 2018
Huawei

Huawei Unveils Hyperledger-Powered Blockchain Service Platform

Huawei has become the latest Chinese tech giant to launch its own blockchain-as-a-service platform, following on the heels of Tencent and Baidu.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 April 2018
India

Cognizant Teams with 14 Insurers on Blockchain Data-Sharing Platform

Cognizant has partnered with a group of Indian insurance firms to develop a blockchain solution for cross-company data sharing.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 April 2018
Insurance

Insurance Broker Marsh Working With IBM on Blockchain Platform

Global insurance company Marsh is piloting a proof of insurance platform on a blockchain with IBM's help.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 April 2018
Hong Kong

Blockchain Motor Insurance Trial Moves Ahead in Hong Kong

A financial industry self-regulator in Hong Kong is developing a blockchain powered platform for the city's motor insurance sector.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 April 2018
Insurance

Moody’s: Blockchain Could Save US Mortgage Industry $1 Billion

Blockchain could boost efficiency and cut costs in a housing sector that's due for a digital overhaul, says Moody's.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 April 2018
Insurance

US Insurance Giants UnitedHealth and Humana Launch Blockchain Pilot

Two of the nation's largest health insurers are looking to blockchain technology to reconcile data in the health care system.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 April 2018
Exchanges

Messaging Giant Line to Launch South Korean Blockchain Subsidiary

Japan-based social messaging platform Line is launching a blockchain-focused subsidiary in South Korea.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 April 2018
Exchanges

Report: Korean Insurer Denies Claim from Bankrupt Crypto Exchange

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange has reportedly had its insurance claim denied months after it closed following a debilitating hack.

Business  ·  29 March 2018
Insurance

B3i Shifts From Blockchain Consortium to Full-Fledged Company

B3i has become an independent company that will continue to explore and provide blockchain applications for the insurance industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 March 2018
Regulation

South Korean Financial Watchdog Touts Blockchain in Fintech Plans

South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to encoureage businesses to use blockchain tech in new payment systems and more.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2018
Insurance

Line Pay App to Launch Cryptocurrency Services

Japanese messaging app provider Line Corporation has announced the launch of a new company that will provide in-app cryptocurrency services.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 January 2018
Bitcoin

San Francisco Blockchain Startups Partner on Decentralized Insurance

Two San Francisco blockchain startups are teaming up, including one that is aiming to create a kind of decentralized Airbnb.

Business  ·  29 January 2018
Insurance

Prudential, StarHub to Launch Blockchain Trade Platform In Singapore

Insurance giant Prudential has partnered with Singapore telco StarHub to launch a new blockchain-based digital trade platform for enterprises.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 November 2017
Insurance

Stratumn, Deloitte Trial Blockchain Platform with 14 European Insurers

A blockchain trial involving 14 insurance companies and 'Big 4' consulting firm Deloitte is aiming to streamline industry dispatches.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 November 2017