Mobile technology

Insurance is about risk sharing, so what better model to bring in technology and make that risk sharing as efficient and effective as possible?

Policyholders can now use their iOS devices in addition to their FitBits to track wellness goals and receive discounts on life insurance premium.

The Internet of Things has it’s teething problems.

There are those who believe that favoring one channel or mode over another will lead to even more silos and dysfunction than we already have in many organizations.

Google’s search engine will now will favor mobile friendly content over traditional website content; within the insurance industry, the greatest initial impact is likely to be felt by insurance distributors.

Drones are one of the latest tools in precision agriculture, in which data is collected by satellites and sensors and analyzed to maximize farm yields.

CIO Ray Voelker says Progressive's IT and business strategy are 'indistinguishable,' discusses how the insurer’s big data strategy stands out, and the possibility of Google, Apple and Microsoft entering the auto insurance market.

More than half of companies are spending more on developing mobile applications -- but are they more efficient?

The insurer will use the Lytx DriveCam Program, which combines video with predictive analytics, real-time driver feedback and coaching, to reduce injuries and identify and correct driving behaviors that could lead to collisions.

As the use of wearables increases, particularly for use beyond an individual’s fitness, it will be critical for standards and services to emerge to bring this data to multiple users.

The insurer said drones will enable it to offer even better service while keeping a personal touch.

With so many U.S. households still uninsured, insurers are going have to try new things to re-position their product, focusing on consumer needs.

The majority of financial services firms offer social media support and training, according to new research from LIMRA, but a shortage of content and lagging response times are still a hindrance.

Following FAA approval, the insurers soon could deploy drones in catastrophe zones and for other, more routine inspections.

Using the My Benefits app, customers can start, manage and update and view their claims’ status.

The insurer is among the first to receive FAA approval, allowing the company to begin testing sUAVs to improve post-catastrophe claims response.

When bad or unexpected or unusual things happen, the computer gives up control and hands it back to the now woefully unprepared occupant.

Progressive's decision to charge Snapshot drivers more if their driving data indicates higher risk has started the industry down a road of data-driven adverse selection.

CEO Glenn Renwick has said Snapshot could help the company encourage safer behavior and retain the most valuable customers.

For mid-tier insurers, happy and productive agents are a competitive imperative. Rob Shoenfelt, CIO of Celina Insurance Group, discusses agent-facing apps and the challenge of finding and keeping staff in smaller markets.