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Hippo partners with Socotra

Hippo announced a partnership with Socotra, a technology company that builds cloud-based platforms for insurers. The partnership will support the expansion of Hippo's commercial lines homeowners insurance into new markets. The HOA product first launched in Arizona in August 2021 and has since expanded into over 15 states. “Since launching our HOA product, we have seen strong market demand for insurance policies that work in conjunction with homeowners or condo insurance. To meet that demand, we’ve developed a modern product that includes expanded coverage, customer support, and empathic claims concierges,” said JoAnne Artesani, VP of commercial lines at Hippo, in a statement. “Through Commercial Lines expansion, we are building a suite of highly tailored policies that supports product diversification, accelerates growth across new sales channels in more states, and reaches new customer bases for personal insurance lines. By partnering with Socotra, we’re able to bring our innovative approach to life and improve our speed-to-market for each state and product launch.”

USAA Life Insurance announces new digital product

USAA Life Insurance announced a digital life insurance product that requires no medical examination and is available in 47 states. The product, which requires the completion of nine health questions, is available to consumers between 21 to 35 years old, starts at $15 per month and includes a $100,000 policy that is instantly approved if the consumer is eligible. "We know that one of the biggest pain points in getting life insurance is a medical exam," said Rob Schaffer, vice president and general manager for life insurance at USAA Life, in a statement. "With this new product, we're making it easier for younger consumers to get the life protection they need." USAA also recently announced the appointment of Amala Duggirala as the company’s executive vice president and enterprise chief information officer. Jason Witty also joined USAA as the senior vice president and chief security officer.

Overhaul and Movingdots collaborate

Movingdots, a subsidiary of Swiss RE that develops data-driven mobility solutions for insurers, and Overhaul, an end-to-end supply chain visibility and security software provider, are partnering to provide motor carriers with data on driving behavior. Overhaul’s TruckShield platform will work with Movingdots’ telematics solution Coloride to gather data and use machine learning to detect and correct risky driving behavior. "Coloride technology can coach drivers to implement safer driving behaviors, preventing accidents on the road," said Donato Genovese, Movingdots' CEO, in a statement. "By joining forces with Overhaul, many more commercial fleets will get access to this technology. Drivers will see their trip details including risk events like excessive speeds and will have an overview on how to improve their driving style. We are thrilled to continue spreading safety and innovation in mobility through cutting-edge technology together with Overhaul."

Chubb appoints new executives

Chubb announced the appointment of Julie Dillman as its executive vice president of Chubb Group and digital transformation officer. Dillman is currently the senior vice president of Chubb Group and global head of operations and technology. Additionally, Thomas Kropp, who currently works as the deputy global operations and technology officer has been named the new senior vice president of Chubb Group and global head of operations and technology. The appointments were effective Jan. 1. "Chubb is transforming itself to a company built to thrive in the digital age. With her proven experience, character and leadership, Julie is the right executive to lead these core foundational aspects of our transformation," said Evan G. Greenberg, chairman and chief executive officer, in a statement. Chubb also recently announced the hiring of Bryce Johns, effective in April, as the senior vice president of Chubb Group and president of Chubb Life. Johns joins the company from HSBC.

Zurich announces DEI Service

Zurich Resilience Solutions in North America collaborated with Inclusion Score, an organization that focuses on the global diversity and inclusion standards issued by the International Organization for Standardization, to develop a service to help businesses assess DEI in their organizations and work toward ISO standards. The Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Service will offer a DEI assessment and consulting service option for businesses. "Insufficient attention to diversity and inclusion has become a business risk that can have a direct impact both on an organization's financial performance and its workforce," said Thomas Fioretti, head of Zurich Resilience Solutions in North America, in a statement. "Recoveries in discrimination lawsuits are at all-time highs, and shareholder derivative lawsuits based on D&I are growing. Corporations need guidance when it comes to assessing and enhancing their DEI practices and policies, training their teams to address concerns and insuring themselves from business risks."

Insurity to provide free cloud-based payments to P&C

Insurity, a cloud-based software provider for insurance carriers, will provide free digital payments for P&C carriers through the end of the year. Insurity’s Sure Claims Payments software enables carriers to automate claims payments issuance through an existing integration with Insurity solutions or API. Carriers must agree to a three-year contract. “Sure Claims Payments addresses two critical challenges for insurers today – changing customer needs, and claims processes with multiple touchpoints. Sure Claims Payments can both streamline operations and elevate the policyholder experience,” said Sylvester Mathis, chief insurance officer, Insurity, in a press release. “P&C carriers can quickly scale to meet high claim volume by removing traditional check-issuance, while at the same time differentiating their claims experience and exceeding policyholder expectations with fast, modern payment options.” Insurity also announced recently that SteadPoint Insurance Group, a regional workers’ compensation carrier, selected Insurity’s Workers’ Comp Suite software to expand its business into all 50 states.

Vertafore names chief technology officer

Vertafore, an insurance technology company, has named Liz Nguyen as its chief technology officer. Nguyen has over two decades of experience and joined the company in February 2019 as vice president of product development. Previously, Nguyen spent 20 years at various organizations including Deloitte Consulting and P2 Energy Solutions. In the new role, Nguyen will lead the development and technology operations teams. "At Vertafore, the vision for our solutions is based on listening to our customers' needs, coupled with a deep understanding of the independent insurance channel," Nguyen said, in a press release. "I want to ensure that the insurtech we bring to market provides real value, along with stellar performance and a seamless user experience. We're developing our solutions to be there for our customers—both today and for years down the road as they grow and evolve."

HAI selects Betterview

HAI Group, a P&C insurer, selected Betterview, an insurtech, to accelerate its underwriting capabilities. HAI will use Betterview’s Remote Property Intelligence Platform. “Selecting solid risks when underwriting property has become more important than ever in the modern insurance landscape,” said Courtney Rice, chief communications officer for HAI Group, in a press release. “Betterview helps us cut through the noise; delivering us only the most relevant property data, and giving us a clear and actionable understanding of risk. We can see the quality of a roof and even whether the property itself is vacant. This streamlines our process and helps us determine when we need to send our team to inspect a property. The Betterview platform increases our efficiency and reduces our expenses.”

CloudCover launches mobile app

CloudCover, a cybersecurity technology and insurance platform has announced the launch of its CloudCover App, which offers users a security operation center to detect, analyze, respond and prevent cybersecurity threats for an organization in real-time from a smartphone. The app tracks IT network security events and includes information about the event type and insurance premium costs. “Ransomware attacks and data breaches have continued to skyrocket throughout the year, and when an event occurs, the buck stops at an organization’s C-suite – they’re the ones responsible for the damage,” says Stephen Cardot, founder and CEO of CloudCover, in a statement. “Part of having peace of mind about your company’s network security is being able to have risk awareness, risk control, and risk transfer in the palm of your hand. We’re putting that visibility into the hands of the people who are responsible for making decisions about the company’s well-being and safety.”

DealerPolicy teams up with APCO Holdings

DealerPolicy, a digital insurance marketplace for automotive retailers, is partnering with APCO Holdings, a provider of F&I products. Through the partnership, the Dealerpolicy platform will now be offered through APCO’s network of dealers. "APCO's storied reputation and commitment to data-driven processes and results make them ideal collaborators in our shared mission to enrich the car-buying experience for dealers and customers," said Travis Fitzgerald, co-founder and CEO of DealerPolicy, in a press release. "Partnering with APCO deepens our pledge to provide the next generation of F&I solutions that add real tangible value to dealers and car-buyers."

Kaitlyn Mattson
Managing Editor
Kaitlyn Mattson (she/they) is the managing editor of Digital Insurance. Kaitlyn covers a variety of topics related to insurance including risk,... Read full bio
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