The company is collaborating with several colleges in its home region to bring data science talent into the organization in a new way.

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

Nationwide, MassMutual, and State Farm are among the growing number of large insurance companies working closely with universities to build a pipeline of technology talent.

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

Selling the unit could give Genworth the capital to buy back bonds and lower the company’s debt.

The composite rate for personal products was up 2 percent in Q1 2015; commercial lines were unchanged compared to last year.

We explore the nine U.S. states that reported double-digit rate increases in auto claims in 2014, according to CCC research.

CCC Information Services analyzed claims reports from its customers and identified the states where auto claims fell in 2014.

Research finds millenials are more open to leaving employee sponsored plans and most consumers want help selecting ancillary benefits.

Both promotions focus on the data side of the organization.

The nation’s largest health insurer is using big data and advanced analytics for financial analysis, fraud and waste monitoring, cost management, pharmacy benefit management, clinical improvements and more.

The commercial lines carrier is the latest insurer to start a venture capital fund supporting insurance technology startups.

Lufthansa is facing possible financial claims from the families of victims, which legal experts have estimated at around $350 million.

Innovations in security will be aimed at fortifying cloud services, big data, wireless communication and the Internet of Things (IoT), according to Frost & Sullivan.

IBM has been trying to lure customers to its analytics business with data from partners.

A State Street survey finds insurance companies are more likely to be further along in becoming “data innovators” than their financial services counterparts.

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

The superintendent of the state Department of Financial Services, said insurers must provide the information by April 27 and submit to examinations by the agency; 160 life, health and property & casualty insurers are affected.

The global insurer is the first insurance industry member of the U-M's Mobility Transformation Center Affiliate program

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.