Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few months, you have probably noticed Bitcoin gathering media headlines and public interest around the world. But Bitcoin is just the tip of the tech iceberg that is blockchain, the platform on which cryptocurrencies are based. Blockchain is being seen as a virtual retooling of the internet based on peer-to-peer, decentralised technology.

Like natural disasters, a cyber attack can potentially impact hundreds of companies and incidents have escalated. Cyber incidents (#1 with 60% of responses) are this year’s top business risk in the UK, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2018. So-called 'cyber hurricane' events, where hackers disrupt large numbers of companies through common internet infrastructure dependencies, are increasing.

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) has worked with InsurTech startup Flock to develop digital insurance solutions for the growing drones or ‘Unmanned Aircraft Systems’ (UAS) market. The partnership’s first product, to be launched later this year in the UK market, is a mobile app (for Android and iOS devices) enabling operators to purchase ‘pay-as-you-fly’ drone insurance at the touch of a bu...

The key findings of the 6th annual Allianz Risk Barometer have been released. This survey analyses corporate risks globally, as well as by region, country, industry and size of business. Companies increasingly worry about the unpredictable business environment where markets are volatile (#2) and political perils, such as protectionism or terrorism are on the rise.

Drones have the potential to become a multi-billion dollar business, whether they are used commercially for industrial inspections, aerial photography, border patrol, emergency deliveries and crop surveys or recreationally by millions. However, a number of safety concerns are rising as more and more drones enter the skies.

A study carried out with over 1,100 Apple Watch owners has revealed the top three mobile apps consumers would most like to use to manage their health, reports Allianz Global Assistance. 1 in 4 people said a blood pressure measurement App would be their top choice, followed by an application that would monitor diabetes and blood sugar control. In third place is a sleep quality measurement app.