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Nationwide partners with Petco, programs to be available in 2023

The two companies announced a multi-year plan to co-develop pet health and protection solutions.

By Kaitlyn Mattson

Managing Editor

October 27

An employee gives a treat to a dog at a Petco Animal Supplies Inc. store in Clark, New Jersey, U.S., on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015. PetSmart Inc., the closely held pet-supplies company bought by private-equity firm BC Partners in March, is in early talks to acquire Petco Animal Supplies Inc., people with knowledge of the matter said. Photographer: Ron Antonelli/Bloomberg

Commercial insurance

The Hartford ranks first in digital experience, small biz insurance: Keynova

Progressive scored second and Nationwide was third.

By Kaitlyn Mattson

Managing Editor

October 27

Customers at the Cha Community bubble tea restaurant in Waco, Texas, US, on Friday, May 6, 2022. As the Small Business Administration moves to shut down aid, many U.S. entrepreneurs say they haven’t heard back on applications, funds or appeals. Photographer: Matthew Busch/Bloomberg

Meet the insurtech

Meet the insurtech: Actuology

Steph Tulley, founder and CEO of the Tampa-based insurtech, says the area is a good place for the industry.

By Kaitlyn Mattson

Managing Editor

October 27

Office buildings stand in downtown Tampa, Florida, U.S., on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. Hurricane Irma smashed into Southern Florida as a Category 4 storm, driving a wall of water and violent winds ashore and marking the first time since 1964 the U.S. was hit by back-to-back major hurricanes. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg

Digital Transformation

CSAA CEO Tom Troy talks tech, culture, DEI, ESG

Digital Insurance spoke with Troy about how his role at the insurer has changed since he started at the company in 2019.

By Kaitlyn Mattson

Managing Editor

October 27

Evergreen

Almost 60% of policyowners fear they're underinsured, HUB survey

Rising inflation and insurance costs is concerning to most survey respondents.

By Grace Crane

Reporter

October 26

U.S. Consumer Spending Tops Forecasts Even As Inflation Jumps

Meet the insurtech

Meet the insurtech: BikeInsure

Specialty bike insurance agency built digital platform and coverage to offer bicyclists affordable physical damage and theft coverage.

By Grace Crane

Reporter

October 26

A bicyclist near the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., US, on Monday, June 6, 2022. Amid signs of internal discord, the US Supreme Court is waiting until the bitter end to do the largest share of its work in more than 70 years. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg

InsureThink What are investors focusing on?

Findings from Embroker indicate that startup founders are shifting their focus to managing risks surrounding reputation and social responsibility.

October 25

Eric Blancke

Embroker

Auto insurance

51% of drivers willing to let insurers track driving, MoneyGeek

The most common concern about telematics is the data being used against a driver for legal purposes.

By Kaitlyn Mattson

Managing Editor

October 25

Vehicles travel along the Interstate 405 (I-405) and Interstate 110 (I-110) freeways in Gardena, California, U.S., on Friday, May 28, 2021. The days of bargain basement airfares are ending as the U.S. vaccine supply unleashes a wave of pent-up travel demand. Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg

M&A

AmTrust acquires middle-market management liability business from DUAL North America; Berkshire Hathaway buys Alleghany: Insurtech news

USAA teams up with Humana; Blackstone partners with Resolution Life; and more news.

By Kaitlyn Mattson

Managing Editor

October 25

The Manhattan skyline along the East River in New York, US, on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. New York, US, on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. New York's apartment market has become super competitive as rent prices set records and vacancies stay low. Photographer: Ismail Ferdous/Bloomberg

Mobile technology

6 developments in mobile applications impacting the insurance industry

New mobile app solutions include telematics data in usage-based auto insurance programs, and photo capture technology and AI-powered mobile estimation for auto insurance claims.

October 24

LexisNexis Risk Solutions smart phone app with feedback