Insurance

Over half or 62%, of insurers, say they will invest in risk management over the next year, with 55% saying they’ll invest in customer and employee data protection, according to the FIS’ 2021 Readiness Report.

NHTSA, which announced the Tesla probe Monday, opened 26 probes into various auto and highway safety issues so far this year -- more than in all of 2020 or 2019, according to its website.

The insurance enables motorcyclists to customize their insurance all year round and pay for the time they ride instead of high predetermined rates.

Climate change is exacerbating extreme and freak weather events so rapidly that even the insurance industry is struggling to keep up.

The company discovered three main problems in the insurance market in Mexico. One was that people, in general, lacked information about insurance plans, the potential benefits, and how they could save money in terms of healthcare, legal services, and other areas.

Multi-channel approach integrated with product design holds the key to a new era of protection products.

Toyota worked with CCC Intelligent Solutions to develop Collision Assistance.

In other news: CoreLogic collaborates with One Concern on weather prediction technology and One appoints new CEO.

As part of its new policy, Amazon said it would work to help sellers purchase their own liability insurance.

The two companies will offer motor carriers increased insurance opportunities through a risk-management app that sends risky driving alerts.

Pet insurers are using the same tools as other insurtechs to meet the needs of pet owners.

The insurance company said auto property damage gross claim frequency in the second quarter was up 47% compared to the same quarter last year.

Other provisions included in the 2,702-page bill are a mandate for automatic emergency braking and crash avoidance systems for new cars, and rear guards for semitrailer trucks to keep the passenger compartments of cars from being crushed in rear-impact collisions.

Sigo Seguros, available in Spanish and English, offers a mobile-first platform that simplifies the process of getting a quote, signing up, signing paperwork, and processing claims.

Customers will be able to compare Openly against other insurance agencies on the Policygenius online marketplace.

Tropical Storm Elsa made history by becoming the earliest fifth named storm on record this year. Insurers can proactively prepare for what’s predicted to be the most active hurricane season yet.

Insurance companies create curated collections of services to keep customers and win over new ones.

The insurer, part of Munich Re, says agents can now upload ACORD data directly from their management systems and the information interacts with HSB to provide an instant rate and quote.

Joe Wodark was recently named VP and GM of Verisk’s Internet of Things (IoT) and telematics business.

Half of insurers that have already adopted accelerated underwriting report payback periods of less than a year.