Insurtech

Also: Chubb, Nationwide, and flood insurance.

Partnership allows connected-car owners to get Root usage-based insurance by using their car's data.

The insurer says the new offering will be distinct from its current SafePilot product.

Insurtech’s comparison platform will offer alternative carriers in places Nationwide doesn’t provide coverage.

Also: Mapfre pilots non-wearable tech to monitor elderly movements; Sure's property partnership.

The insurtech has deleted the post, which raised concerns about bias.

Customers of either company can save money on premiums by bundling with the other.

Launched by former DriveFactor exec Steve McKay, company is tackling telematics-based insurance for commercial customers.

Also: New data hire at Amerilife, European expansion at Insurify.