Blockchain
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When my toddler says ‘fox’, it sounds very rude. I mainly laugh at it but I’m also a bit scared that the next time she spots a fox in our local park, she will point at it, proudly shouting ‘F***! F****!’
Blog: Building on blockchain
Blockchain is gaining popularity among insurers, who will need to figure out how to integrate it with legacy systems, says Michael Clifton, senior vice-president, global insurance strategy and ventures at Cognizant.
AIG partners to deliver Blockchain-driven policy
AIG has partnered with IBM and Standard Chartered to deliver the first multinational insurance policy using Blockchain.
Blockchain-based insurtech company could settle claims in seconds
Blockchain based insurtech company Iclaims has come up with an app-based solution that could settle single item claims in seconds.
London market parties trialling Blockchain prototype
A Blockchain prototype will be rolled out as part of the London market modernisation scheme.
Traity launches chatbot to help people insure P2P transactions
Insurance start-up Traity has launched a new blockchain-based chatbot that could help people insure their online peer-to-peer transactions.
Ten more insurance firms join Blockchain pilot
Ten more insurance companies have joined a pilot scheme to test the impact of Blockchain on the industry.
Smart homes could pave way for Blockchain-enabled insurance
Smart homes fitted with sensors could trigger automatic claims payments, a conference heard.
Blockchain could 'reshape' London market, report finds
Blockchain technology is a viable option for the London market, a report has found.
Quiz of the week - 13 January
Test your knowledge on this week's insurance news.
Tokio Marine tests new blockchain-based insurance policy
Tokio Marine has begun testing a blockchain-based insurance policy for the shipping industry.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Fraud officers will be the first to use Blockchain technology
Fraud officers are likely to be the first within the insurance industry to use Blockchain technology as this is the part of the insurance chain that is most used to collaboration.
Five insurers launch Blockchain pilot
Five of the largest insurers have joined forces in a pilot scheme to test the impact of Blockchain on the industry.
'Smart contracts' could mean lower premiums and efficient claims management
'Smart contracts' could help insurers settle claims quicker and provide better services and potentially save $21bn (£17bn) worth of claims costs globally.
This week: Patronuses, start-ups and blockchain
As J K Rowling continues to delight fans with updated ebooks on her website Pottermore this week we learnt a bit more about our team mates on Post as a new feature was released.
Why 'unhackable' blockchain could revolutionise the insurance industry
Everyone’s talking about it, but is anyone really doing it? There’s a continuous chatter surrounding blockchain, so isn’t it about time more firms used the distributed ledger system?
State of the Nation: Lloyd's and the London Market: Innovation and modernisation
The London Market is keen to encourage innovation, but that will involve overturning tried and tested practices and bringing through the younger generation
Insurers need to look past Blockchain hype, to find best process fit, says PWC
The insurance industry is keen to implement blockchain solutions in order to change the way it operates, a report from Long Finance shows.
Enterprise fallout, fraud cases reopened, blockchain and Ghostbusters - the week in Post
Well the weather might have turned a touch greyer, but the summer holidays are truly here judging by the fact my commute to work is less busy but buying a sandwich in the West End at lunchtime has become a lengthy tourist obstacle course.
Blog: Blockchain, from industry loss warranties to original insureds
Blockchain could revolutionise the insurance and reinsurance industry.