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.

In partnership with Allianz Life and Securian Financial, five insurtech startups will participate in a three month accelerator program.

A selection of notable investments in insurance startups.

The major increases included both mega-rounds and an influx of early-stage companies.

High-net-worth insurtech operates in 18 states.

Dieter Wemmer is teaming up with two others on $300 million fund seeking targets among technology players in the insurance space.

Insurtech company says this completes its suite of products for small-business owners.

Company COO Shai Wininger promises a product of particular interest to electric-vehicle owners.

Also: Shift and Buckle partner up.

Rideshare coverage company also brings in a USAA executive to lead operations and distribution.

Created by two software engineers, the goal is to give individuals from overlooked populations in the industry an opportunity.