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Almost half of companies surveyed by SMA assume that tech giants like Amazon will play a significant role in selling auto and homeowners insurance.

The star-studded funding round includes money from funds associated with Jay-Z, Kevin Durant and Robert Downey Jr., indicating insurtech's broadening appeal.

Customers are reporting increasing comfort with carrier’s digital initiatives, including usage-based insurance, according to o J.D. Power.

The coverage can be purchased via an app and covers passengers on all rides they take over 24 hours.

Unqork, the new company from Gary Hoberman, aims to help insurers improve the customer and agent experience.

A report that the retail behemoth was considering selling home-insurance products sent a shockwave through the industry.

The Seattle-based company, which has shaken up industries from booksellers to shoe stores, tends to incite fear among would-be rivals.

Although many insurers have developed digital roadmaps, their tech initiatives aren’t aligned and their digital channels aren’t integrated.

The digital giant's involvement with an Indian insurtech doesn't mean it will be selling policies soon, but does give insurers something to think about.

Carriers are looking to see a return from tech investments quicker with external players eyeing the market, says Capgemini.