Insurance
R3's CordaCon Event Sees Big News, Packed Talks and Blockchain Converts
R3's annual Corda event appeared to be in rude health this year, with packed presentations and some notable news announcements.
British Maritime Society Builds Blockchain Tool for Ship Registration
Lloyd's Register is demoing a blockchain tool for recording information about ships for underwriters and merchants at this year's SMM fair.
Microsoft Is Connecting Its Major Products to Blockchain – Here's Why
The software giant's Azure cloud division is building bridges between its blockchain services and other, widely used infrastructure and platforms.
Lloyd's of London Makes Quiet Entrance Into Crypto Insurance Market
Just a month after issuing a warning about crypto assets, insurer Lloyd's of London is beginning to enter the business, a new partnership shows.
MetLife Asia Affiliate Trials Blockchain Insurance Product
MetLife Asia affiliate LumenLab has successfully trialed a blockchain-powered insurance product to offer financial protection to pregnant women.
JD.com Rolls Out Blockchain Platform With Its First App
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched a blockchain platform along with its first application – one for tracking invoices.
Insurance Ratings Bureau Pilots IBM Blockchain for Automatic Reporting
The American Association of Insurance Services is turning to IBM Blockchain to support a new automated insurance reporting tool.
Ethereum-Powered Insurer Nexus Is Winning Over Blockchain Skeptics
Nexus is one of several blockchain startups trying to revive mutual insurance. Its first product will cover the risks of ethereum smart contracts.
Blythe Masters Looks Beyond Finance for Next Wave of Blockchain Growth
The enterprise DLT startup now sees a vast range of opportunities, both within the industry where its founder spent most of her career and outside it.
Big Insurers Are Uniting Behind R3's Blockchain Tech
The RiskBlock Alliance, whose members include insurance giants Chubb, Marsh and Liberty Mutual, has decided to build its blockchain on R3's Corda.
