Iot

Insurtech offers IoT device with each new policy sold through its digital platform.

Specialty insurer announces the launch of ART-iTherma, a new connected thermometer for supermarkets and restaurants.

Startup technology companies are upending the insurance industry with increased use of third-party data and new products that last shorter durations.

Talent shortages and disruption from external forcers like insurtech pressure carriers' ability to be digitally nimble, says study.

Carriers are vexed by how best to operationalize the decentralized technology, says Aite Group analyst.

If artificial intelligence efforts are to succeed they need to focus on solving real consumer needs, says Forrester analyst Jennifer Wise.

As the number of firms implementing big data projects grows, many cite a number of significant challenges.

The two technologies account for nearly half of global insurance tech investment, up from 10% in 2015.

Virtually every organization will be affected, putting new pressure on creation, collection, utilization and management.

But carriers are interested in improving customer relationships with more value-added services, says NTT Data survey.

Insurers work with the e-commerce giant and other voice-assistant providers to open new customer channels.

Move continues industry trend of carriers leveraging voice assistants to better connect with customers.

Insurer will help subsidize technology that help comply with e-logging requirements while gathering statistical data.

The Canadian insurer uses smartphone to give customers access to real-time data on their property of all kinds.

There's still lots of room for improvement in machine learning before driverless cars can take over fully, if virtual assistants are any indication.

Upgrades to the insurance claims process are driven by a desire to prevent customers from jumping ship, says Aite Group's Jay Sarzen.

Insurer joins Grange, Nationwide, Liberty Mutual, and Safeco with a presence on the Amazon platform.

Commercial insurer is deploying Internet of Things-powered safety checks for grocery clients.

American Family will launch a new usage-based insurance program, KnowYourDrive, this month in two states.

The legal fight involving autonomous-driving hot shots is the latest to show how the war for talent in Silicon Valley is heating up, as tech and auto companies alike compete for skilled engineers.