Insurance

Illinois State Officials Are Steadily Building a Blockchain Strategy

The state government of Illinois has quietly established a working group tasked with developing a strategy for integrating blockchain tech.

Five major European insurance and reinsurance companies have partnered on a new blockchain initiative.

By Stan HigginsOct 19, 2016

Blockchain startup Symbiont has demonstrated a self-executing catastrophe swap smart contract on a platform designed for a wide-range of industries.

PwC has released new details about a proof-of-concept focused on blockchain applications in the wholesale insurance market.

By Stan HigginsAug 2, 2016

McKinsey & Company reports on how insurance companies might be able to capitalize on blockchain.

Germany-based insurance giant Allianz has tested how blockchain-based smart contracts could be used to handle catastrophe swaps and bonds.

By Daniel PalmerJun 15, 2016

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.

By Daniel PalmerJun 13, 2016

Capgemini took its latest step on its bid to dramatically increase its investment in blockchain tech this week, announcing a retail payments trial.

By Pete RizzoMay 12, 2016

A representative for a US think tank spoke before a Congressional committee yesterday on blockchain's role in health care.

By Stan HigginsMay 12, 2016

Deloitte has hacked together a product that uses Facebook Messenger to upload warranties to a blockchain and buy insurance after the purchase.

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