Homeowners insurance

The Seattle-based company, which has shaken up industries from booksellers to shoe stores, tends to incite fear among would-be rivals.

The insurer explored how homeowners customers could get the most value from water sensors through hands-on experiments.

The insurance industry in the midst of major structural changes, led by those willing to take risks and go against the inertia of a venerable sector.

A look at how leading property carriers are leveraging connected devices to improve the customer experience.

The carrier is incorporating more third-party and sensor data into its new home coverage products, says SVP of personal insurance.

Policyholders are willing to install devices that would communicate incidents to carriers with the goal of mitigating risk.

Brokers warn low portions of Harvey’s costs will be covered by insurers because regular homeowners’ policies don’t include flood damage.

Company offers homeowners coverage with an eye toward modern-day contents.

But consumers report higher satisfaction when technology is robust, says J.D. Power & Associates.