Insurance
AXA Is Using Ethereum's Blockchain for a New Flight Insurance Product
AXA has unveiled a new flight delay insurance product that uses the public ethereum blockchain to store and process payouts.
Shipping Giant Maersk to Deploy Blockchain Maritime Insurance Solution
A joint venture between shipping giant Maersk, Microsoft and accounting firm EY aims to apply blockchain technology in the field of marine insurance.
Brokers Beware: Insurance Consortium Reveals Codex 1 Blockchain Prototype
In a CoinDesk exclusive, blockchain insurance consortium B3i outlines how its DLT prototype could ultimately eliminate brokers from the equation.
IT Giant NTT Data Enlists 13 Companies for Blockchain Consortium
Japan's largest IT services firm, NTT Data, has announced a new consortium aimed to investigate use cases for blockchain technology.
Bitcoin Exchanges Launch Insurance Products in Japan
Two bitcoin exchanges in Japan are launching insurance products aimed at preventing losses tied to failed transactions.
Bitfury Inks Deal With DC Firm in Blockchain Insurance Push
Bitfury has formed a new partnership focused on the insurance intermediation market with a Washington, DC-based insurance advisory firm.
US, Kenya, Singapore: AIG Completes Multinational Blockchain Insurance Test
American insurance giant AIG has made what appears to be its first foray into blockchain, completing a trial with Standard Chartered today.
Russian Central Bank Group Prepares 'Masterchain' Ethereum Fork for Testing
Russia's financial incumbents are moving ahead with work on a new distributed ledger platform designed for enterprise use.
How Blockchain Tech Could Move Self-Driving Cars Into the Fast Lane
With autonomous cars on the horizon, blockchain startups are eagerly building IoT systems for the fledgling industry
Consensus 2017: Global Insurers Debate the Future of Prediction Markets
Today's discussion on blockchain and insurance touched on the subject of prediction markets.
