Claims

Leader of insurers’ drone program will discuss her parallel journeys in insurance and flight at 2015 Women in Insurance Leadership Forum.

As cars become increasingly hi-tech, with Internet connectivity and automated parking, braking and obstacle detection, they become more vulnerable to cyber-attack - whether by people looking to steal the vehicle, harm an individual, or carry out activism.

Since its introduction to the market in 2010, telematics has come to be recognized as a maturing rather than emerging technology and often gets incorporated into connected car initiatives.

The goal is more immediate access to a claims adjuster at the time of a boat accident.

Cigna Global Health Benefits customers can take a picture of their claim and submit to begin processing.

SSP, provider of insurance technology in the UK, and Capgemini, a consulting, technology and outsourcing services company, have partnered to help insurers replace legacy systems and accelerate their digital ambitions, the companies said.

A new Novarica report finds that data, digital channels and changing customer expectations are driving investments in claims processing across the insurance industry.

The app uses a phone’s camera to capture and upload images of documents and authorization forms that are needed to evaluate claims, and enables users to monitor their claims’ status.

The auto service, maintenance and repair technology company intends to introduce Identifix to international markets and roll it into the Digital Garage mobile app.