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Blockchain Insurance Consortium B3i Adds 3 New Members
A blockchain technology consortium spearheaded by a global group of insurers has added several new members.
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A Plan to Scale the World's First 'Sports Blockchain' is Accelerating
Taiwanese insurance giant Fubon Life is aiming to place a sports blockchain called Bravelog at the heart of its blockchain initiatives.
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US Treasury Advisors Weigh Blockchain Insurance Impact
An advisory council to the US Treasury Department met last week to discuss the application of blockchain to the insurance market.
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Insurance Trade Group Launches Blockchain Research Effort
An insurance and reinsurance industry trade organization headquartered in the UK is launching a new blockchain research project.
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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.
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European Insurance Firms Launch New Blockchain Consortium
Five major European insurance and reinsurance companies have partnered on a new blockchain initiative.
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Symbiont Showcases Blockchain Catastrophe Swaps to Insurance Execs
Blockchain startup Symbiont has demonstrated a self-executing catastrophe swap smart contract on a platform designed for a wide-range of industries.
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PwC Blockchain Project Creates Living Audit for Wholesale Insurance
PwC has released new details about a proof-of-concept focused on blockchain applications in the wholesale insurance market.
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McKinsey Report Weighs Blockchain Impact on Insurance Industry
McKinsey & Company reports on how insurance companies might be able to capitalize on blockchain.
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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.
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