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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>🔗 &#039;&#039;&#039;Decentralized insurance&#039;&#039;&#039; is an emerging model within [[Definition:Insurtech | insurtech]] that uses [[Definition:Blockchain | blockchain]] technology and [[Definition:Smart contract | smart contracts]] to distribute risk among a community of participants without relying on a traditional [[Definition:Insurance carrier | insurance carrier]] as the central intermediary. Instead of pooling [[Definition:Premium | premiums]] with a single insurer that controls underwriting, [[Definition:Claims management | claims handling]], and capital, decentralized insurance platforms allow members to contribute funds to shared pools governed by transparent, code-based rules. Projects such as Nexus Mutual and Etherisc have pioneered this approach, initially focusing on niche coverages like [[Definition:Smart contract | smart contract]] failure and [[Definition:Parametric insurance | parametric]] flight delay protection.<br /> <br /> ⚙️ Participants typically lock cryptocurrency or stablecoins into a [[Definition:Risk pool | risk pool]] managed by a smart contract on a public blockchain. When a covered event occurs, [[Definition:Claims adjudication | claims adjudication]] may be handled through decentralized voting by token holders or triggered automatically by [[Definition:Oracle | oracle]]-fed data — as in parametric designs where a verifiable data point, such as rainfall below a set threshold, releases payment without manual review. Governance decisions about coverage terms, pricing, and pool management are often made through [[Definition:Decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) | decentralized autonomous organization (DAO)]] voting mechanisms, giving contributors direct influence over the platform&#039;s direction.<br /> <br /> 💡 For the broader insurance industry, decentralized insurance raises important questions about [[Definition:Insurance regulation | regulatory compliance]], [[Definition:Consumer protection | consumer protection]], and [[Definition:Solvency | solvency]] assurance. Most jurisdictions have not yet developed clear frameworks for overseeing these platforms, and the absence of a licensed insurer can leave participants without the safety net of [[Definition:Guaranty fund | guaranty fund]] protections. Still, the model&#039;s emphasis on transparency, reduced [[Definition:Expense ratio | expense ratios]], and rapid [[Definition:Claims settlement | claims settlement]] has attracted serious attention from traditional carriers and [[Definition:Reinsurer | reinsurers]] exploring how blockchain-based pooling could complement conventional distribution and risk transfer.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Blockchain]]<br /> * [[Definition:Smart contract]]<br /> * [[Definition:Parametric insurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:Insurtech]]<br /> * [[Definition:Peer-to-peer insurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:Decentralized autonomous organization (DAO)]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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