Danni Santana

Rather than looking to innovate on products, startups in life insurance concentrate on distribution as a way to improve the sector, say Accenture panelists.

American Family Insurance built a team from diverse backgrounds to develop digital initiatives.

The incubator launched in September by Startupbootcamp kicks off early next month in the traditional insurance capital.

Insurance agency's client portfolio encompasses small-to-medium fleets ranging from tow trucks to concrete mixers and cranes.

The move ties into the carrier's ongoing innovation efforts, as it tries to bolster its digital capabilities.

The insurtech will collect data on driver smartphone interaction, which will be analyzed to predict future underwriting losses.

Insurer's new self-service portal offers injured workers real-time connectivity to claims professionals and access to a network of healthcare providers.

One in four households is expected to have a voice assistant item by the end of the year, giving carriers an opportunity to leverage the new channel for service.

The insurer partners with California-based insurtech Carpe Data to further investigate incoming claims.

New unit will invest in startups with expertise in mobility, connected health, data intelligence and cybersecurity.

A November report finds consumers prefer that carriers determine premiums based on driver behavior, rather than traditional factors.

Home insurers have an opportunity to revolutionize their business like health and auto companies have with the Internet of Things.

The move has enabled the reinsurer to develop a new underwriting system, leading to faster product launches and enhanced data analytics.

Military insurer will predominantly be looking to hire software engineers and applications developers, it says.

The smartphone application is a response to recent upticks in ransomware attacks, the company says.

Toronto-based insurer is the latest carrier to adopt voice-assistant technology as an additional communication tool for policyholders.

Less than one-fifth of top life insurance carriers have a policyholder smartphone app, according to Aite Group research, leaving lots of room for improvement in leveraging the channel.

Insurer will provide emergency assistance to drivers via Waze's mobile app.

Vendor will provide insurer with an automated cloud-based platform offering portfolio data, accounting entries and reporting tools.

Midwestern insurer creates accelerator and venture capital fund intended to build up Milwaukee's startup community.