Telematics

Telematics technology from Octo Telematics will power the MyPace program, which launches in July.

Insurer and its Arity and Answer Financial subsidiaries will leverage data collected through Life360 for driver feedback and insurance options.

Insurers may be holding back due to concerns over the perceived cost, a lack of technology skillset, or potential changes in personal auto risks.

The multi-line insurer joins State Auto as an early member of the consortium launched last year.

By using updated tools to analyze driver behavior, insurers can work with underwriting partners to dig into data and develop personalized coverage.

The insurer set up an innovation lab in 2016 with SVP of Commercial Auto Kim Garland at the helm, but also keeps a sharp eye out for transformation occurring outside company walls by insurtechs.

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.

Pete Frey will develop and oversee a usage-based insurance program and connected business fleet platform for Nationwide's commercial customers in new role.

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

Four out of five carriers don't have a plan for collecting, analyzing or securing the flood of data from connected devices, according to LexisNexis survey.

The application, developed with Cambridge Mobile Telematics, is the latest example of carriers turning to telematics to thwart distracted driving.

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

As the first member of tech company Roost's Home Telematics Consortium, the insurer will distribute kits to customers, in return for data that will help enhance pricing accuracy and loss mitigation.

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 pair's goal is to boost the insurance industry’s adoption of telematics and the Internet of Things.

While the popular focus is on a fully autonomous future, Tom Wilson says there are short-term digital opportunities for insurers around using the data.

Former chief claims officer Glenn Shapiro takes on a new role with telematics as a priority.

The move is intended to bolster the insurer's connected car and mobile technology capabilities.