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The FAA has awarded 48 waivers for commercial drone use under a program created by Congress to allow flights while the agency completes more formal regulations.
March 25 -
A unified digital strategy recognizes that all business strategies and technologies touch the customer in some way and that a one-size-fits-all channel model is obsolete.
March 24
Majecso Inc. -
Millenials and lower-income people are receptive to calling directly from a mobile ad, according to a study, but insurers need to answer the call.
March 23 -
The new app features direct access to ACEs medical and emergency assistance partners and location-specific safety alerts, including for diseases, crime, civil unrest, acts of terrorism and natural disasters.
March 18 -
The insurer plans test flights near Bloomington, Illinois; could use drones to assess roof damage claims and respond to natural disasters.
March 17 -
New technology such as adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, parking assist, lane departure warning and blind-spot alerts will reduce fender benders and other incidents.
March 13
Allstate Insurance Co. -
Insurance coverage will transition from Personal Lines (where people do the driving) to Commercial Lines (where the manufacturer is responsible for the safety and accuracy of the vehicle).
March 11
Novarica -
Commercial drones are photographing sporting events, monitoring construction sites and performing other aerial chores even though the Federal Aviation Administration is as many as two years away from issuing final regulations to govern their use.
March 9 -
While mobile applications are seemingly everywhere, insurers especially midsize and small ones have been slow to adopt the technology. But some vendors now offer off-the-shelf products and services to push the technology and resulting savings to smaller insurers.
February 19 -
Progressive telematics manager Dave Pratt walks INN through the company's new approach to acquiring Snapshot customers.
February 17 -
Mobile devices and apps provide immediate access to contextually relevant information, speed tasks and increase productivity by putting tools and other problem-solving capabilities into their users hands.
February 17 -
The swap is part of an effort to upgrade technology that also includes new e-mail software and stronger security.
February 13 -
The global reinsurer is moving from a homegrown system with BlackBerry phones to a MobileIron offering with Windows phones and a bring-your-own-device option.
February 13 -
Insurers now can buy Driveways technology backed by Pinnacles rating, actuarial and regulatory guidance and can choose technology, consulting and scoring individually, or as a coordinated package.
February 11 -
Widespread use of mobile devices is driving insurers and other financial services firms to increase spending to protect data.
February 10 -
Metromile CEO talks to INN about the challenges and opportunities of the carrier's deal to provide per-mile insurance coverage to Uber ride-sharing drivers.
January 29 -
A new report from Corporate Insight examines the user experiences of two insurance firms telematics programs and finds participants, overall, liked them but there were differences.
January 26 -
New York, Georgia and other states have now authorized the program for personal and commercial vehicles to produce a risk score that underwriters can use to offer discounts.
January 13 -
Agreement offers USAA members access to home automation technologies, including intrusion detection, fire protection, video surveillance systems, thermostats and locks.
January 6 -
Insurance Technologies ForeSight and FireLight streamline the end-to-end sales process in the office or in the field.
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