Insurance

Decentralized Employment Ecosystem Opolis to Integrate MakerDAO’s Dai Cryptocurrency
Opolis received a grant from MakerDAO to integrate its Dai cryptocurrency into its decentralized employer ecosystem for payroll and benefits.

Blockchain Insurance Group B3i Launches First Product on R3's Corda
B3i, a consortium startup working to use blockchain tech in the insurance industry, has launched its first product on R3's Corda platform.

40-Strong Blockchain Insurance Group B3i Appoints CEO
Insurance industry blockchain group B3i has appointed John Carolin as chief executive officer.

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.

