Iot

New research highlights the evolving role of the insurance industry from reimbursements to incentivizing to reduce risk and prevent losses altogether.

Nationwide’s Sarah Jacobs, vice president of personal lines product development, spoke with Digital Insurance about a recent survey on smart home devices and the future of IoT at Nationwide.

In other news: Amerisure implements One Inc ClaimsPay tech; California drivers report distracted driving is getting worse; HSB adds social media income to home cyber protection.

General Manager Amrish Singh on how the company maintains a distinct strategy from the insurance business.

The data and decision-making insights gathered from IoT devices have been revolutionary for insurers, and the potential of this technology is just starting to be realized.

Smart sensors have the ability to offer insurers risk reduction and long-term return on investment in claims reduction while benefiting millions of homeowners.

The Simplisafe system, including HD camera, water and motion sensors, will be provided with eligible policies at no extra charge.

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Ting's customer-installable sensor monitor the home’s electrical system to detect hazards like arcing from faulty wiring.

The Ring Always Home Cam moves autonomously and is equipped with an indoor camera, giving users multiple view points of their homes.