Usage-based insurance

New company will offer Spanish-language telematics programs.

Both interested parties and actively using parties have increased in volume.

Newly combined company boasts more than 20 clients among the top 25 U.S. insurance companies.

Partnership allows connected-car owners to get Root usage-based insurance by using their car's data.

The insurer says the new offering will be distinct from its current SafePilot product.

The Consumer Federation of America advises insurers to take certain steps to ensure policyholders who opt for usage-based insurance are protected.

Nearly one year after the onset of the pandemic, not only has interest remain elevated, but adoption has increased two-fold.

Also: New data hire at Amerilife, European expansion at Insurify.

While the majority came from new customers, some existing clients switched as they cut back on driving, said Glenn Shapiro.

The FairMile program couples an on-board device with a mobile app.