A Wholesale Insurance Executive's Guide To Smart Contracts

A Wholesale Insurance Executive's Guide To Smart Contracts - Long Finance, 2017

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Michael Mainelli

Gresham College; Z/Yen Group

Bernard Manson

Z/Yen Group Limited

Date Written: January 01, 2017

Abstract

An abundance of new technologies and new technology interactions has created the buzz surrounding ‘InsurTech’, the emerging combination of insurance and technology. Smart contracts are an increasingly popular point of discussion as people realise that computer code can be embedded in distributed ledger technology. Yet, smart contracts do not need distributed ledgers and could promote straight-through-processing (STP) in the London wholesale insurance Market with current technology.

This guide aims to give insurance executives an overview of smart contracts that should aid them in discussions about the technology future of the Market. The guide tries to explain the concept, give a taste of the technology and applications, and look to the longer-term risks and rewards.

Keywords: Whole Sale Insurance, Insurance, Technology, Smart Contracts

JEL Classification: G22 - Insurance; Insurance Companies; Actuarial Studies

Suggested Citation

Mainelli, Michael and Mainelli, Michael and Manson, Bernard, A Wholesale Insurance Executive's Guide To Smart Contracts (January 01, 2017). A Wholesale Insurance Executive's Guide To Smart Contracts - Long Finance, 2017, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3676274

Michael Mainelli (Contact Author)

Gresham College ( email )

Barnard's Inn Hall
Holborn
London, EC1N 2HH
United Kingdom

Z/Yen Group ( email )

41 Lothbury
London
United Kingdom

Bernard Manson

Z/Yen Group Limited ( email )

41 Lothbury
London
United Kingdom

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