Insuring nanotech requires effective risk communication

Insuring nanotech requires effective risk communication

The absence of nanotechnology-specific insurance policies could be detrimental to the development of the nanotechnology industry. Better communication between insurers and scientists is an essential step to provide a regulatory framework protecting both producers and consumers.

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Veröffentlicht in:Nature nanotechnology 2017-08, Vol.12 (8), p.717-719
Hauptverfasser: Murphy, Finbarr, Mullins, Martin, Hester, Karena, Gelwick, Allen, Scott-Fordsmand, Janeck J., Maynard, Trevor
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The absence of nanotechnology-specific insurance policies could be detrimental to the development of the nanotechnology industry. Better communication between insurers and scientists is an essential step to provide a regulatory framework protecting both producers and consumers.
ISSN:1748-3387
1748-3395
DOI:10.1038/nnano.2017.162