Technology/Science
Marsh Joins World’s Largest Open Source Blockchain Initiative
Marsh said it has joined the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), the world's largest open source blockchain initiative with more than 400 member companies. The EEA is focused on creating open ...
GM Reportedly Will Test Airbnb-Like Service for Personal Auto Owners
General Motors Co. plans to start a pilot program this summer that will enable car owners to rent out their vehicles when they aren't using them, according to people familiar with the matter. The ...
Yahoo Data Breach Victims Allowed to Sue in the United States
Yahoo has been ordered by a federal judge to face much of a lawsuit in the United States claiming that the personal information of all 3 billion users was compromised in a series of data breaches. In ...
Specialty, Niche Business Lines Are 2018’s Insurance M&A Targets: Conning
Targeted P/C insurance mergers and acquisitions should continue in 2018 after they slowed down to a trickle last year, Conning said in a new report. The predicted M&A behavior for the rest of ...
Cyber Crimes Are Growing and Getting More Complex in Europe
Attempts at digital espionage and online political manipulation in Europe are on the rise both in number and in complexity, the Netherlands' main intelligence agency said Tuesday [March 6] in its ...
Commercial Cyber Liability Market Will Reach $6.2B in Written Premium by 2020: Verisk
The total commercial cyber liability market will reach $6.2 billion in written premium by 2020 after annual growth rates of 20-30 percent, Verisk predicts in a new market analysis. "Cyber liability ...
Travelers to Help Test Virtual Reality Tech as Workers Comp-Related Pain Treatment
The Travelers Companies is part of a new pilot project testing virtual reality and wearable technology to treat pain and better manage workers compensation risks. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Samsung ...
Cryptocurrency Risks Underscored in New $1B U.S. Lawsuit
One of the highest profile digital-currency projects in Switzerland, a country that's been among the most enthusiastic advocates for cryptocurrencies, is under fire from both outsiders and insiders ...