Nationwide

The Nationwide Agency Forward survey suggests mid-market business owners are concerned about economic and financial risks, regulatory changes, technological disruption and workforce shortages.

Nationwide announced an agreement to acquire Allstate's employer stop loss segment for $1.25 billion.

Melanie Kolp, senior vice president and chief technology officer of Technology Enterprise Solutions at Nationwide, leads the insurer's efforts to get the most out of Gen AI capabilities while ensuring regulatory compliance and data security.

A Nationwide survey suggests independent insurance agents are embracing artificial intelligence to enhance customer experience.

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

Amica Mutual ranks highest in customer satisfaction for homeowners and Nationwide ranks highest for renters.

Kinetic's Reflex can reduce injuries by as much as 50%, according to the company.

The new DriveWell Messaging platform provides automated customer engagement to improve driver retention and roadway safety.

Nationwide’s strategy leader Michael Mahaffey spoke about how the carrier transformed its operations to digital technology and came through the pandemic.

Only 24 states have such laws in place but there is legislation in the works in 21 others.

Nationwide and Labrador Systems are partnering on a pilot program to support people aging in place and people with long or short-term health challenges, as well as their caregivers, using the Labrador Retriever robot.

Mobile Appraiser Pro uses photo capture technology and AI-powered mobile estimation and valuation tools to provide nearly real-time insight to field appraisers.

Forty-six percent of consumers are open to pay-per-mile and 45% are interested in a program that rewards safe driving with discounts, according to a Nationwide survey. Yet only 45% of agents offer telematics to a quarter or fewer of customers.

In other news: Liberty Mutual launches insurance agency; Neptune Flood releases carbon-neutral plan; New York Life announces CEO-elect.

Nationwide’s Sarah Jacobs, vice president of personal lines product development, spoke with Digital Insurance about a recent survey on smart home devices and the future of IoT at Nationwide.

Keynova Group, a financial services intelligence firm specializing in benchmark insights, released its 2021 Small Commercial Insurance Scorecard report, which evaluates the small commercial insurance digital capabilities of the 10 largest U.S. carriers.

Vethelpline offers insurance members and now subscribers, 24/7 access to veterinary experts and veterinarians who can answer care questions through an app with a chat feature or through a phone consultation.

Touching on the potential of telematics and the new possibilities of remote work.

Inside the company's online-only launch of a bundle including usage-based auto insurance, ID theft coverage and homeowners.

Insurtech’s comparison platform will offer alternative carriers in places Nationwide doesn’t provide coverage.