Mobile technology

Progressive and others see opportunities to increase adoption as technology base grows.

Commercial insurance companies and employers want to understand the current pandemic and how to mitigate the risk of future shocks.

Insurtech also offers usage-based auto coverage and renter’s insurance.

All existing and new customers with a Thimble Monthly policy can now access Pause at no cost via the Thimble app for iOS and Android.

Auto insurer is expanding deployment of Hi Marley technology from a claims-based pilot to more service areas.

Counting Farmers among its clients, company’s platform provides touchless claims and roadside assistance.

A new program at Purdue University aims to improve health outcomes by applying real-time physiological data from wearable sensors.

Humana is entering a partnership with platform and health data solutions provider Validic that will boost connectivity between members’ tech devices and the health plan.

Working with Zubie and Azuga, carrier launches fleet management product for human services organizations.

The opacity of data-analysis tools can make it difficult for workers to fully understand how much employers can see.

Formerly Verifly, company has rebranded to bring short-term commercial policies to a range of professions.

Working with the insurtech Flyreel, new policyholders will be able to provide crucial data to the insurer.

The most important customer isn’t necessarily the consumer. It’s the insurer or the government

Auto insurance product offers quick mobile application and usage-based components to get ahead in market.

Travelers has partnered with Hover to incorporate 3-D modeling technology into its claims assessment.

Next-generation data storage involves technically-advanced products that are more efficient than conventional products at handling voluminous information on a daily basis.

Many of the new iPhone features were expected, including upgraded camera capabilities, better water-resistance and improved Face ID unlocking technology.

As Hurricane Dorian bears down on the U.S., some health payers are moving to assist members in the wake of expected storm impact and lack of access to health services.

Approaches such as analytics, artificial intelligence and smart phone apps aim to improve care and save money.

NCCI research points to automation, robotics, and continued advances in safety as contributing factors to a decrease in claims frequency. However, severity is up -- and wearables could help.