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Bank deposit insurance has nearly arrived in China

December 2, 2014December 2, 2014 H. Cutner

The country is close to launching the coverage that could open up free competition by banks for customers. China is drawing ever closer to the launch of a bank deposit insurance system that has long been anticipated but that has yet to have been accomplished, and that could completely overhaul that country’s financial sector. This change could hike the risk level in the banking sector and could make it possible for immense future opportunities. By introducing a system of bank deposit insurance, it could mean that there may one day…

Insurance news made as Coinbase takes out Bitcoin policy

September 2, 2014August 31, 2014 H. Cutner

The company has now purchased protection through Aon to cover digital currency from theft and loss. Coinbase, a provider of bitcoin merchant and wallet services, is now making insurance news as it has taken out a policy to be able to cover the digital currency against the threat of loss and theft. The company is seeking to use the insurance policy to protect itself against cyber attacks and hacks. According to a blog post from the company, “Coinbase is insured against theft and hacking in an amount that exceeds the…

Luxury home mortgage insurance is being offered by fewer players

June 11, 2014June 9, 2014 G. Turner

The CMHC has announced that it will no longer be offering coverage for these high end properties. Among the recent cuts that the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp has been making, and that have been toping insurance news headlines in the country, is one of the latest that includes the elimination of luxury home mortgage insurance products. The properties that will no longer be covered will be those that cost $1 million or more. The CMHC has stated that as of July 31, it will no longer be providing luxury…

Insurance industry steps into the Canada Pension Plan

March 25, 2014March 22, 2014 H. Cutner

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The Investment Board for that country’s largest pension fund manager has now made an important purchase. The recent news has now been announced, stating that the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has agreed to make a $1.8 billion acquisition of Wilton Re Holdings Ltd. in order to take the largest pension fund manager in the nation into the life insurance industry. This reinsurer is being purchased by investors and represents the first foray of Canada Pension into this sector. Among the investors taking part in this acquisition in the insurance…

Bitcoin insurance may provided much needed security to holders of digital currency

March 7, 2014March 4, 2014 S.Vagus

Insurance coverage for Bitcoin is gaining more attention Despite its volatility, Bitcoin continues to grow as an attractive currency for those that are becoming more involved in the digital world. As the digital currency gains more momentum, the need to provide it with some form of security becoming greater. Bitcoin insurance is beginning to gain popularity among firms that deal in the digital currency. The benefits of insurance protection have recently been highlighted due to the shutdown of two major Bitcoin firms due to hacking and other problems. Firm launches…