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Rechtsanwalt Marian Härtel - ITMediaLaw

Smart contracts in the insurance industry

21. October 2024
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Smart contracts in the insurance industry: contract design and regulatory compliance for InsurTech start-ups
Key Facts
  • Integration of smart contracts is revolutionizing the design, sale and processing of insurance products
  • Legal challenges in the implementation of smart contracts are complex, particularly in terms of contract design and compliance.
  • Data protection is crucial: development of data protection-compliant solutions for smart contracts in accordance with the GDPR
  • Automated claims settlement requires new liability models and processes for human verification.
  • The comprehensibility of smart contracts for policyholders is important to build trust.
  • Cross-border aspects: Developing strategies for international smart contracts and their regulation.
  • Regulatory dialog and pilot projects are key to successful InsurTech solutions.

The integration of smart contracts in the insurance industry promises to revolutionize the way insurance products are designed, sold and processed. This opens up enormous opportunities for InsurTech start-ups to increase efficiency and automate processes. However, the implementation of smart contracts also brings with it complex legal challenges, particularly in the areas of contract design and regulatory compliance. As a lawyer with many years of experience as an entrepreneur in the tech sector, I understand the special features of this innovative technology and can help you to develop legally compliant strategies for your smart contract-based insurance solutions.

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1. Key aspects of contract design and compliance for smart contracts in insurance
2. Special challenges and solutions
3. Practical tips for InsurTech start-ups
3.1. Author: Marian Härtel

Key aspects of contract design and compliance for smart contracts in insurance

1. legal classification of smart contracts
The legal nature of smart contracts in the insurance context is complex:
– Analysis of the legal validity and enforceability of smart contracts as insurance contracts
– Integration of smart contracts into existing legal frameworks of insurance law
– Development of strategies for fulfilling legal formal requirements for smart contracts

My expertise helps you to design smart contracts in such a way that they are legally binding and at the same time compliant with insurance law.

2. regulatory compliance
InsurTech start-ups are subject to strict regulatory requirements:
– Analysis of the impact of smart contracts on compliance with insurance regulations (e.g. Solvency II, IDD)
– Development of compliance strategies for the integration of smart contracts into insurance products
– Advice on compliance with reporting obligations and transparency requirements for automated processes

As an experienced IT entrepreneur, I can help you develop compliance strategies that enable innovation while minimizing regulatory risks.

3. data protection and data security
Smart contracts in insurance process sensitive personal data:
– Development of data protection concepts for smart contract-based insurance solutions in accordance with the GDPR
– Implementation of measures for the secure processing and storage of insurance data in blockchain environments
– Design of processes to safeguard data subject rights in automated insurance systems

I support you in developing data protection-compliant smart contract solutions that strengthen the trust of your customers.

4. liability and claims settlement
The automation of insurance processes through smart contracts raises new liability issues:
– Development of liability models for errors or unforeseen events in smart contract-based insurance
– Design of processes for automated claims settlement taking into account legal requirements
– Implementation of mechanisms for human review and intervention in complex claims cases

My experience will help you to develop balanced liability and regulatory concepts that are both efficient and legally compliant.

Special challenges and solutions

1. comprehensibility and transparency
Smart contracts must be understandable for policyholders:
– development of methods for transparent presentation of smart contract terms
– design of user-friendly interfaces for interaction with smart contract-based insurance
– implementation of explanation mechanisms for automated decisions

I support you in developing transparent and comprehensible smart contract solutions.

2. flexibility and adaptability
Insurance contracts often require flexibility:
– Development of concepts for updateable smart contracts in the insurance context
– Design of processes for the legally compliant adaptation of contractual terms in smart contracts
– Implementation of mechanisms to take goodwill and individual case decisions into account

My holistic approach helps you to develop flexible smart contract solutions that meet the requirements of the insurance market.

3. interoperability and standardization
The integration of smart contracts into existing insurance systems requires standardization:
– Advice on the development and implementation of standards for smart contracts in the insurance industry
– Design of interfaces for the integration of smart contracts with legacy systems
– Development of strategies for industry-wide cooperation on standardization

I help you to develop interoperable and future-proof smart contract solutions for the insurance industry.

4. cross-border aspects
Many InsurTech start-ups operate internationally:
– Analysis of the legal implications of smart contracts in various jurisdictions
– Development of strategies for the cross-border use of smart contract-based insurance
– Advice on international regulatory requirements and their implementation in smart contracts

My international experience helps you to develop global strategies for your smart contract-based insurance solutions.

Practical tips for InsurTech start-ups

1. regulatory dialog: Maintain a proactive dialog with regulators to coordinate your smart contract solutions.

2. pilot projects: Start with limited pilot projects to gain experience and obtain regulatory feedback.

3. interdisciplinary teams: Form teams of insurance experts, lawyers and blockchain developers for holistic solution development.

4. continuous training: Invest in regular training for your team on legal and regulatory developments in the InsurTech space.

5 Ethical considerations: Consider ethical issues when developing automated insurance solutions to build long-term trust.

As a lawyer with extensive experience as a tech entrepreneur, I offer you a unique perspective on the legal challenges of smart contracts in the insurance industry. I understand not only the legal intricacies, but also the technological opportunities and business implications of this innovative technology.

My goal is to develop legal strategies that protect your InsurTech startup when implementing smart contract-based insurance solutions, promote innovation and ensure regulatory compliance. By combining my legal expertise with practical business experience, I can help you leverage smart contracts as a strategic advantage for your business without taking legal and regulatory risks.

Let’s work together to develop strategies that optimally position your InsurTech startup for the future of the automated and digitalized insurance industry. My holistic approach ensures that we consider and harmonize all aspects – from legal requirements to technical innovations and market dynamics.

 

Marian Härtel
Author: Marian Härtel

Marian Härtel ist Rechtsanwalt und Fachanwalt für IT-Recht mit einer über 25-jährigen Erfahrung als Unternehmer und Berater in den Bereichen Games, E-Sport, Blockchain, SaaS und Künstliche Intelligenz. Seine Beratungsschwerpunkte umfassen neben dem IT-Recht insbesondere das Urheberrecht, Medienrecht sowie Wettbewerbsrecht. Er betreut schwerpunktmäßig Start-ups, Agenturen und Influencer, die er in strategischen Fragen, komplexen Vertragsangelegenheiten sowie bei Investitionsprojekten begleitet. Dabei zeichnet sich seine Beratung durch einen interdisziplinären Ansatz aus, der juristische Expertise und langjährige unternehmerische Erfahrung miteinander verbindet. Ziel seiner Tätigkeit ist stets, Mandanten praxisorientierte Lösungen anzubieten und rechtlich fundierte Unterstützung bei der Umsetzung innovativer Geschäftsmodelle zu gewährleisten.

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