Claims

Attracting workers with these skills is becoming an imperative for carriers, which are trying to fill a number other tech-related jobs.

Captured images from planes are run through the insurer's analytics software to reimburse policyholders on flooded automobiles.

The insurer has deployed an army of adjusters and UAVs in the storm’s wake.

With more powerful tools on the way, new technologies are already improving hurricane risk and claims management.

With data warehouses and modern reporting tools, insurers are better equipped to understand the impact of the catastrophes.

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

The units allow the insurer to quickly move into devastated areas and service policyholders.

Insurers deploying drones, accessing mobile uploads and analyzing weather data to ensure proper settlement.

Harvey’s cost by one estimate could mount to $30 billion when including the impact of flooding on the labor force, power grid, transportation and other elements.

Partnerships with drone-as-a-service companies will be put to their first major test by the storm.