Technology/Science
To Build a Blockchain, Keep Expectations Measured and ‘Park Your Ego’ at the Door
Insurers hesitating about blockchain investments should definitely get into the game, but keep their expectations reasonable and measured, according to a recent panel of experts who spoke at the ...
Security of Self-Driving Vehicles High on U.S. Regulators’ Minds
In closed-door meetings last March, U.S. transportation regulators and others grappled with questions about whether police should have the power to disable self-driving cars and whether an automatic ...
Nationwide, Munich Re Contribute to Next Insurance’s New $83M Financing
Next Insurance raised $83 million in a new financing round, money it said will fuel its continued U.S. expansion as a full-service digital insurance carrier focused on the small business market. "Our ...
Ignore the Naysayers: Blockchain’s Potential Touches Every Aspect of Insurance
Every emerging technology has its naysayers, who can be very accomplished in their field and still end up being wrong. For example, columnist and economist Paul Krugman once opined on the Internet's ...
ACORD Debuts Cyber Data Breach Cover Standard; Aon and Beazley Helped
ACORD, the global standards-setting body for insurers, has released what it bills as the industry's first standard for cyber data breach cover. Dubbed the ACORD Cyber Data Breach Standard, it was ...
Planck Re, a Commercial Insurance Data Platform Startup, Raises $12M
Planck Re, a commercial insurance data platform startup, nailed down $12 million for its first formal financing. Arbor Ventures led the round, which also included Viola FinTech and Eight Roads. Plans ...
UK Financial Firms Ordered to Prepare Readiness Plan for Possible Cyber Attacks
Many U.K. financial firms don't have a Plan B to fall back on if they're hit by a cyber attack. The Bank of England wants to change that. Financial regulators told firms to come up with a detailed ...
Adidas Warning Millions of U.S. Customers About Data Breach
Adidas AG is the latest company to come under attack from cyber-thieves looking to steal personal information, with millions of customers potentially at risk. The athletic-wear company alerted ...