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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.

In Wake of Coronavirus, China Gov’t Takeovers Are Real Possibilities
In Wake of Coronavirus, China Gov’t Takeovers Are Real Possibilities
February 19, 2020  |  International

Beyond the obvious health impacts of the Coronavirus outbreak itself, where hospitals are filling up and the death toll is mounting, costs of a different...

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Ohio University On Paper Checks And The Higher Ed Financial Aid Catch 22
Ohio University On Paper Checks And The Higher Ed Financial Aid Catch 22
February 12, 2020  |  Disbursements

Real-time or instant payments have proved their worth to the businesses — and individuals — that need quick transactions to stay afloat. The benefits of...

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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

Healthcare providers must carefully safeguard their cash flows to operate, but many face hurdles to getting fully compensated for provided services. The American Hospital Association (AHA) told PYMNTS via...

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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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