Lightning-Network on Gabriel Berardi

Bitcoin’s Role in Achieving ESG Goals for Insurers

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In recent years, in light of the growing attention given to climate change and environmental concerns, insurance companies worldwide have been increasingly focused on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) objectives. Indeed, according to a survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2022, 85% of global insurers believe that ESG will impact all functions of their business in the years to come.

Bitcoin on the other hand, is often denounced to be “terrible for the environment” and a “contributor to climate degradation”. Media outlets oftentimes quote statistics such as:

Microinsurance Unleashed – the Potential of Bitcoin and Lightning

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Insurance is a market-based risk management tool, which is fundamentally based on sharing and diversifying risks among a community of policyholders.

It creates a safety net against unpredictable events, protecting individuals and societies from potentially hazardous financial losses. This invaluable system not only provides a sense of security to its members but also fosters innovation and exploration, encouraging humans to embrace calculated risks. Thus, insurance makes our world more resilient, fostering innovation and stability.