Insurance
Coinbase Is in Talks to Launch Its Own Insurance Company
Coinbase is exploring plans to set up its own regulated insurance company with the help of broker Aon, sources told CoinDesk.
Insurer L&G Uses Amazon Blockchain Service for Pension Deals
Legal & General has turned to Amazon's services to launch what it claims is the first blockchain system for bulk pension deals.
Pan-African Insurer Old Mutual Will Not Insure Mining Rigs
South African insurance company Old Mutual has refused to insure mining rigs in Africa, making it harder to protect cryptocurrency gear there.
Metaco Offering Crypto Custody Insurance via Giant Broker Aon
Insurance brokerage Aon has lined up coverage for institutional clients of crypto custody tech provider Metaco.
Ethereum Startups Team to Offer 'Banking-Grade' Wallet Security
Insurtech startup Nexus Mutual and wallet provider Argent have teamed up to bring bank account-like protection to ethereum.
State Farm, USAA to Pay Each Other Insurance Claims on Blockchain by 2020
Insurance giants State Farm and USAA are in advanced testing of a blockchain to automate claims processing.
Munich Re Insures Curv’s Crypto Wallet To the Tune of $50 Million
Crypto wallet firm Curv has obtained up to $50 million of insurance coverage for institutional customers from Munich Re.
Bakkt Acquires Crypto Custodian, Partners With BNY Mellon on Key Storage
Bitcoin futures exchange Bakkt has acquired the Digital Asset Custody Company and is working with global bank BNY Mellon on crypto key storage.
Accenture, Generali Streamline Employee Insurance Benefits With Blockchain Rollout
Accenture and Italian insurance group Generali have launched a blockchain solution that brings new efficiencies to employee benefits.
$255 Million: Coinbase Confirms Extent of Crypto Insurance Coverage
Coinbase has revealed the details of its $255 million insurance policy for crypto held on customers' behalf.
