Insurance

Insurance is a means of protection from financial loss. It is a form of risk management, primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent or uncertain loss.

Bitcoin Daily: Insurance Cos Use Blockchain To Fast-Track Virus Payments; Coronavirus Prompts Crypto Conference Delays

Bitcoin Daily: Insurance Cos Use Blockchain To Fast-Track Virus Payments; Coronavirus Prompts Crypto Conference Delays
Bitcoin Daily: Insurance Cos Use Blockchain To Fast-Track Virus Payments; Coronavirus Prompts Crypto Conference Delays
February 09, 2020  |  Blockchain

The blockchain is making it faster and easier for insurance service providers to fast track coronavirus claims. China’s online mutual aid platform Xiang Hu Bao,...

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Policygenius Notches $100M For InsurTech Growth
Policygenius Notches $100M For InsurTech Growth
January 31, 2020  |  Investments

As it aims to invest in adding products and hiring more staff, InsurTech firm Policygenius notched $100 million from investors, with the inclusion of KKR & Co....

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How Auto Collision Repair Shops Can Avoid A Cash Flow Wreck
How Auto Collision Repair Shops Can Avoid A Cash Flow Wreck
January 24, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Cash flow management remains a major headache for small companies of all kinds, preventing many firms from making payroll, paying bills or even staying in...

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The Risky Business Of SMBs’ Crypto Adoption
The Risky Business Of SMBs’ Crypto Adoption
January 23, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Cryptocurrency went from dark-web danger to high-tech investment opportunity seemingly overnight, and, as more consumers seek to use digital currency, more businesses are stepping into...

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Disrupting The Security Deposit With Insurance
Disrupting The Security Deposit With Insurance
January 21, 2020  |  Alternative Finances

Affordable housing in many American cities has reached crisis levels. For those looking for officially government-certified affordable housing, the average time on the waiting list...

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Deep Dive: How Digital Updgrades Help Healthcare Providers’ Cash Flows
Deep Dive: How Digital Updgrades Help Healthcare Providers’ Cash Flows
January 21, 2020  |  B2B Payments

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Oscar Health’s Tech-First Focus For Accelerating B2B Healthcare Payments
Oscar Health’s Tech-First Focus For Accelerating B2B Healthcare Payments
January 20, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Health insurance companies can take weeks — or months — to reimburse physicians, leaving some so frustrated that they refuse to accept insurance plans at...

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Lawmakers Eye Alternatives To Renter Security Deposits
Lawmakers Eye Alternatives To Renter Security Deposits
January 19, 2020  |  Alternative Finances

Lawmakers across multiple states are considering legislation to reconfigure the often burdensome security deposit structure that adversely affects renters of less financial means, according to...

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Cigna, Oscar To Launch Healthcare Solution For SMBs
Cigna, Oscar To Launch Healthcare Solution For SMBs
January 13, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Cigna has announced a partnership with technology-focused Oscar, another health insurance firm, to provide plans and coverage across U.S. markets for small businesses. Get the...

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