
Ishan Gulhane
Software Engineer at IBM Watson
Learn the basics of a blockchain network and smart contracts by walking through an insurance web-based blockchain app.
With its distributed ledger, smart contracts, and nonrepudiation capabilities, blockchain is revolutionizing the way financial organizations do business, and the insurance industry is no exception.
Most of us have been there: you’ve just had a traffic accident, and now you’re dreading the time and effort it will take to deal with your insurance company, the police, and the other driver. Even if things go smoothly, it’s still a major disruption to your schedule.
But what if you as a developer could turn things around and actually disrupt the insurance industry? What if you could improve not only your own experience but also that of millions of people around the world dealing with the same inconveniences, delays, and administrative frustrations? Well, this is your chance.
Blockchain presents a huge opportunity for the insurance industry. It offers the chance to innovate around the way data is exchanged, claims are processed, and fraud is prevented. Blockchain can bring together developers from tech companies, regulators, and insurance companies to create a valuable new insurance management asset.
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Software Engineer at IBM Watson
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