The coverage is meant to protect digital currency owners against theft from being hacked. Lloyd’s of London is now backing a new type of cryptocurrency insurance policy meant to help protect owners of online wallets against theft resulting from hacks. The coverage is sold by crypto “lifestyle” service provider, Coincover. Atrium, a Lloyd’s insurance syndicate, is underwriting the cryptocurrency insurance, according to an announcement made by Coincover last weekend. The coverage is being defined as a new form of liability policy. It functions dynamically with a limit that rises and…
Read MoreTag: cryptocurrency insurance
New crypto insurance products find area of need amid regulator uncertainty
Coverage against rising cryptocurrency theft is needed, but regulators aren’t certain how to manage it. A rising crypto insurance industry has insurers moving quickly to create models and products to offer. At the same time, regulators are left uncertain as to how to handle this very new form of coverage. In 2018, hackers stole $1.7 billion in cryptocurrency in a quickly increasing digital coin theft trend. Cryptocurrency thieves are becoming increasingly successful. With the massive theft rate, the technology is facing considerable harm to its reputation and further barriers to…
Read MoreBanks are selling customized cryptocurrency insurance packages to businesses
According to a recent Bloomberg Report, several insurers are offering these custom products. A number of large insurers are now quietly selling cryptocurrency insurance packages to businesses. Despite the association with thefts and hacks, Allianz, AIG and others are offering customized deals to cover the digital currencies for digital asset businesses. Providing cryptocurrency protection is increasingly commonplace despite the lack of publicity. Insurers are acting quite quietly regarding the cryptocurrency insurance they sell. Aon currently holds more than 50 percent of the total cryptocurrency insurance market. The London-based insurer appears…
Read MoreBitcoin theft insurance becomes growing product worldwide
Major insurers worldwide are offering policies to help investors protect against cryptocurrency heists. Bitcoin theft insurance is becoming a growing business as global insurers offer cryptocurrency investors and business coverage against theft. Providers are taking on a number of different challenges as traders pour billions into buying and selling these barely regulated and highly volatile digital currencies. At the moment, only a handful of insurers are selling the policies, but many more are coming soon. Among the Bitcoin theft insurance companies currently selling include Chubb, XL Catlin, and Mitsui Sumitomo…
Read MoreBitcoin insurance arrives at Mitsui Sumitomo
The Japanese insurer has announced a new product line providing coverage for domestic cryptocurrency. Mitsui Sumitomo, an insurer from Japan, has announced the launch of a line of Bitcoin insurance products. The goal is to provide coverage for the domestic cryptocurrency market. These types of digital currency are providing new opportunities for markets and conventional businesses in the country. The insurance industry has been seeing a considerable boost in demand as a result of Bitcoin-like currencies. Mitsui Sumitomo clearly intends to ensure it will not miss opportunities in these areas.…
Read More