Insurance

Agreements give carriers access to aerial imaging and distracted driving prevention technology.

Brian Duperreault has previously said he would consider transactions in areas such as life insurance, personal lines and small-to middle-market U.S. firms.

The company's SelfieQuote.com is a major component of its 2018 plans to grow its customer base among younger consumers.

The insurance industry needs to “dare to think big” and make more sweeping transformations, says author and futurist Chunka Mui.

The pair's goal is to boost the insurance industry’s adoption of telematics and the Internet of Things.

Kerry Goff previously served as senior director of infrastructure architecture and engineering for the life insurer.

The life insurer has built a foundation of data to power next-generation partnerships, says chief digital officer Greg Baxter.

The life and annuity insurer is banking on accelerated, data-driven underwriting in a strategic shift inspired by the proliferation of insurtech companies in its vertical.

Vendor’s technology searches for indicators as first notice of loss information comes in, giving users access to a business intelligence dashboard.

Policyholders had difficulty finding care providers who’d accept their ACA plan insurance, and found that even doctors listed by the insurer as taking the coverage often didn’t.

The Dwellbeing tool gives insureds a place to record usage data, giving customers a better sense of personal risk.

The Iowa-based insurtech mentoring program, directed by Brian Hemesath, welcomes eight nascent companies for its fourth iteration.

Life insurer also announces a brand new venture capital investment fund, led by its chief digital office.

Carriers enter the new year with a sense of urgency to deploy faster, higher-impact capabilities aimed at enhancing underwriting, claims and customer interaction, says Aite Group.

Former chief claims officer Glenn Shapiro takes on a new role with telematics as a priority.

Vendor will integrate new claims, billing and distribution management tools into its existing cloud-based platform.

Policyholders are willing to install devices that would communicate incidents to carriers with the goal of mitigating risk.

The back-to-back-to-back storms of Harvey, Irma and Maria tested the digital claims advancements by carriers like Allstate and USAA on a massive scale.

Artificial intelligence continues to be top off mind for insurance carriers, as they work collect new forms of data and interact with customers using smarter digital channels.

Car accidents are rising, and with them, insurance losses. Here's how carriers can adjust.