Insurance
Allianz Tests Blockchain to Boost Catastrophe Bond Trades
Germany-based insurance giant Allianz has tested how blockchain-based smart contracts could be used to handle catastrophe swaps and bonds.
PwC to Investigate Blockchain's Potential in Wholesale Insurance
PwC is sponsoring new research into the blockchain's potential in the insurance industry, as well as the creation of a proof-of-concept prototype.
Capgemini to Develop Blockchain Loyalty Tech Amid ‘Aggressive’ Hiring
Capgemini took its latest step on its bid to dramatically increase its investment in blockchain tech this week, announcing a retail payments trial.
Congressional Committee Hears Testimony on Blockchain in Health Care
A representative for a US think tank spoke before a Congressional committee yesterday on blockchain's role in health care.
Deloitte Uses Facebook to Build Warranties on Bitcoin Blockchain
Deloitte has hacked together a product that uses Facebook Messenger to upload warranties to a blockchain and buy insurance after the purchase.
How the Blockchain Can Unshackle the World
Having trouble understanding the big picture for blockchain tech? VC Jalak Jobanputra expands on her thesis for the tech in this opinion piece.
Why Blockchain Could Enable a True P2P Insurance Model
In this opinion piece, blockchain consultant Olivier Rikken discusses how blockchain could be the key to new insurance business models.
Insurance Giant John Hancock Begins Blockchain Tech Tests
Insurance provider John Hancock has begun work on proofs-of-concept using blockchain in partnership with ConsenSys Enterprise and BlockApps.
Former Bitcoin Insurance Advisor Accused of Securities Fraud
The founder and former president of an insurance consultancy that is focused on the bitcoin industry has been accused of securities fraud.
Accenture: Global Insurers Will Embrace the Blockchain
In a new blog post, a managing director for Accenture argued that in the years ahead, the insurance industry will move to embrace the blockchain.
