6 New Ways Insurers are Using Mobile
June 30, 2016 3:03 PM
Insurance mobile apps have come a long way. Following are some of the new ways insurers are using the mobile channel to add more value for their policyholders.
Nationwide Private Client
Set to launch at the end of July, the Nationwide Private Client app will allow the company's affluent clients to access policy information and report claims.
Nationwide Smart Ride
This mobile implementation of Nationwide's usage-based insurance program is being tested in Arkansas, with wider rollout planned later.
Allstate
Allstate has several mobile apps, including its standard policy servicing offering and one for its usage-based insurance program, Drivewise. Now, users of either can access OpenBay, which reminds them of auto service needs and helps locate mechanics.
Esurance
The Allstate unit also began testing a mobile version of its usage-based insurance program, DriveSense, this year, in Utah.
Esurance
Esurance hasn't left its homeowners insurance customers out of the mobile channel, though. The company rolled out a do-it-yourself Home Inspection app, which allows policyholders to self-inspect their homes and receive policy discounts.
Munich Re
In partnership with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, Munich Re's Fortified app contains instructions, videos and animations to help homeowners build stronger structures to protect against severe weather and natural disasters.
Navy Federal
Though not an app per se, Navy Federal has rebuilt its website to be more accommodating to mobile customers. "Our clients lead fast-paced livesespecially active duty folks who need to manage their lives from around the world," said Patricia Wood, COO of NFFG, in a statement. "This led us to create the new site."