Mobile technology

Despite a harrowing surge in traffic fatalities, drivers appear to be getting worse at avoiding mobile-phone distractions, study finds.

New business models based on blockchain and cognitive intelligence are coming, which will lead to the introduction of smart contracts for greater efficiency.

Digital channels are proliferating rapidly, and carriers have to be strategic in how they reach customers.

Software giant combines divisions that focus on devices and software for businesses while moving the Windows unit into the cloud operations.

SkyWatch.AI’s mobile application calculates a "safety score" before each drone flight, which is used by the commercial insurer in underwriting.

Car insurers are leveraging a range of digital solutions to slow crash losses as Distracted Driving Awareness Month approaches.

The company is looking to meet changing insurance needs with the new product, says customer experience and innovation leader.

The company found that 12% of more than 2 million drivers using its tech are 'phone addicts' behind the wheel.

The carrier piloted Snapsheet’s technology before launch, and found claims were settled up to 40% faster using the insurtech's software.

Biometric and mobile technology offer carriers opportunities to engage customers more often and with more value.

We have seen solutions with a specific focus are easier to utilize in practice than general solutions that look to leverage an emerging technology for multiple use cases.

The former Esurance VP says incumbent carriers have an advantage in underwriting expertise and should explore emerging technologies to boost that.

The auto insurtech has come a long way in the past year. Dan Manges, co-founder and CTO, talks about its growth aspirations.

Brooks Tingle, who was key in developing the life insurer's Vitality connected-life platform, takes the reigns for the company's life operations.

New W.R. Berkley division focused on the high-net-worth market was built from scratch to combine the best service options from digital and agent channels.

With underwriting results deteriorating in personal auto, carriers hope to reduce risky habits among their policyholders.

Agreements give carriers access to aerial imaging and distracted driving prevention technology.

The life and annuity insurer is banking on accelerated, data-driven underwriting in a strategic shift inspired by the proliferation of insurtech companies in its vertical.

The Dwellbeing tool gives insureds a place to record usage data, giving customers a better sense of personal risk.

The Iowa-based insurtech mentoring program, directed by Brian Hemesath, welcomes eight nascent companies for its fourth iteration.