Insurance

Insurance

Allianz Unveils Blockchain Prototype for Self-Insurance Products

Global insurer Allianz has unveiled a new blockchain prototype focused on "captive" insurance policies.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 November 2017
Insurance

AIA and AIG Join B3i as Blockchain Consortium Adds 23 Members

The B3i blockchain insurance consortium has added 23 new contributors, bringing its total membership to more than three dozen.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 October 2017
China

‘Big Four’ Chinese Bank to Launch Blockchain Bancassurance Product

One of China's "Big Four" banks is close to launching a blockchain application for the insurance and banking sectors.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 September 2017
Ethereum

Now Boarding: Is AXA’s Ethereum Test Blockchain’s Ticket Mainstream?

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson explains how AXA’s blockchain flight delay insurance test could point to the evolution of the insurance sector as a whole.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2017
Ethereum

AXA Is Using Ethereum’s Blockchain for a New Flight Insurance Product

AXA has unveiled a new flight delay insurance product that uses the public ethereum blockchain to store and process payouts.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 September 2017
Insurance

Shipping Giant Maersk to Deploy Blockchain Maritime Insurance Solution

A joint venture between shipping giant Maersk, Microsoft and accounting firm EY aims to apply blockchain technology in the field of marine insurance.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 September 2017
Smart Contracts

Brokers Beware: Insurance Consortium Reveals Codex 1 Blockchain Prototype

In a CoinDesk exclusive, blockchain insurance consortium B3i outlines how its DLT prototype could ultimately eliminate brokers from the equation.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 August 2017
Japan

IT Giant NTT Data Enlists 13 Companies for Blockchain Consortium

Japan's largest IT services firm, NTT Data, has announced a new consortium aimed to investigate use cases for blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 August 2017
Japan

Bitcoin Exchanges Launch Insurance Products in Japan

Two bitcoin exchanges in Japan are launching insurance products aimed at preventing losses tied to failed transactions.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 June 2017
Insurance

Bitfury Inks Deal With DC Firm in Blockchain Insurance Push

Bitfury has formed a new partnership focused on the insurance intermediation market with a Washington, DC-based insurance advisory firm.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 June 2017
Insurance

US, Kenya, Singapore: AIG Completes Multinational Blockchain Insurance Test

American insurance giant AIG has made what appears to be its first foray into blockchain, completing a trial with Standard Chartered today.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 June 2017
Ethereum

Russian Central Bank Group Prepares ‘Masterchain’ Ethereum Fork for Testing

Russia's financial incumbents are moving ahead with work on a new distributed ledger platform designed for enterprise use.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 June 2017
Ethereum

How Blockchain Tech Could Move Self-Driving Cars Into the Fast Lane

With autonomous cars on the horizon, blockchain startups are eagerly building IoT systems for the fledgling industry

Policy & regulation  ·  25 May 2017
Insurance

Consensus 2017: Global Insurers Debate the Future of Prediction Markets

Today's discussion on blockchain and insurance touched on the subject of prediction markets.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 May 2017
Insurance

‘A-Ha Moment’: Toyota Talks Vision For How Blockchain Could Change Driving

Chris Ballinger, director of mobility services and chief financial officer for Toyota's R&D arm, talks the automaker's blockchain strategy.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 May 2017