IOT/Telematics

Carriers should partner with upstart companies to speed digitalization, consultant adds.

Executives from Liberty Mutual and Zurich discuss digital transformation strategies at Boston conference.

Carrier is looking to develop customer experience comparable to that of Amazon and Google, according to Cathleen Scerbo, VP of IT business operations.

Reinsurer partners with Mobileye to install vision-based sensors on vehicles.

One of her first projects was to develop a Drivewise mobile application that the company could use to collect driving data, rather than depending on customers installing devices.

The company will expand its telematics program, Safety 360, with the move.

The auto insurer believes that better driving information can help make consumers safer while opening up more interaction points for the carrier, according to chief underwriting officer Elaine Montgomery-Baisden.

Insurer plans to collaborate with new companies developing platforms in the Internet of Things, mobility and fintech spaces.

The insurtech will use additional Series B funding to expand product development and services for its customers.

Insurer hints its future capabilities on the smart device will include bill pay and assets for the newly released Echo Show.