Drones

REIN’s DroneInsurance.com supports pilots on both year-round and project bases.

AI and other technologies are changing the kinds of jobs the insurance company needs, says CEO Tom Wilson.

Novarica's Impact Awards program identifies companies with leading innovations.

After thousands of unmanned-aerial-vehicle flights, the carrier sees even more use cases for the technology, says chief claims officer Ken Rosen.

New software the company is rolling out for more utilitarian UAVs may play a more lasting role in its attempts to spread the reach of its chips.

This session's cohort features startup companies with expertise in computer vision, cybersecurity, big data analytics and more.

ParaZero’s drone safety software, SafeAir, serves as a failsafe system for malfunctioning unmanned aircraft vehicles.

The technologies are top of mind for the carrier in its efforts to modernize underwriting and claims management, says Puneet Bhardwaj, SVP of digital analytics.

SkyWatch.AI’s mobile application calculates a "safety score" before each drone flight, which is used by the commercial insurer in underwriting.

The P&C carrier has found that IT infrastructure investments allow it to support new sources of data, like drones and smarthome devices.

Carriers who develop internal innovation capabilities can outrun disruptors thanks to industry knowledge and information resources.

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

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

While the concept may seem bewildering, it actually is based on a basic six-step process.

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.

During a whirlwind year for the industry, readers were captivated by stories of new insurtechs and established players alike transforming the business.

As of Nov. 3, more than 838,000 people had registered with the agency as owners of small, civilian drones.

There are opportunities for carriers of all sizes to get involved, as many startups looking for pilot customers will lower costs to get their foot in the door.

Insurers using drones to expedite claims processing after recent storms also will contend with private UAV users flaunting regulations.

The storm will test how well insurers have priced risk, and the supplemental data from geospatial sources can help carriers lay the groundwork for future risk management.