Usage-based insurance

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

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

incumbent carriers turned to insurgent startups for telematics, big data and health and wellness initiatives, among others.

Through the development of its AVA virtual assistant, the usage-based auto insurer is letting machines take over more insurance processes, with the goal of improving customer experience.

The insurtech will collect data on driver smartphone interaction, which will be analyzed to predict future underwriting losses.

A November report finds consumers prefer that carriers determine premiums based on driver behavior, rather than traditional factors.

Home insurers have an opportunity to revolutionize their business like health and auto companies have with the Internet of Things.

The DriveAbility suite of telematics-powered usage-based insurance products will be marketed through a partnership between the two companies.

The usage-based insurance startup believes that driving frequency is a crucial data point for carriers.

National General will develop a usage-based insurance program with the Allstate-owned connected-car insurance software company.