Wearable technology

The insurer plans to offer its Fitbit/wearables-powered health program to more than a million employees of Canadian companies that use its group benefits,

The company's decision to roll out its Vitality behavior-based program to all policyholders is about the future, says Brooks Tingle.

The insurer’s Blue365 program aims to motivate its 60 million members with the fitness tracker/smartwatch.

Japanese carrier joins Manulife, John Hancock in leveraging the holistic initiative to encourage less risky behavior.

The technology provides a valuable tool to help the business line adapt to varying consumer expectations.

Infosys partnership will help the life insurer realize customer service and data mastery goals, says CEO Brooks Tingle.

Carriers are taking more serious looks at next-generation technologies like wearables, blockchain and artificial intelligence.

Emerging technologies such as IoT, wearables and autonomous vehicles require rapt attention from insurers now, as they can fundamentally change the industry in ways never before seen.

The insurer will leverage the university's research in the Internet of Things, data science and machine learning to help improve the life underwriting process.

We have seen solutions with a specific focus are easier to utilize in practice than general solutions that look to leverage an emerging technology for multiple use cases.

Brooks Tingle, who was key in developing the life insurer's Vitality connected-life platform, takes the reigns for the company's life operations.

Apple’s current Watch has a more basic heart rate monitor, but the company is increasingly pushing to turn its luxury fashion accessory into a serious medical device.

There is no question that understanding the technologies themselves are important, but it is about what the technologies mean for customers, risks, and operations.

New unit will invest in startups with expertise in mobility, connected health, data intelligence and cybersecurity.

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

The emerging technologies are equally dependent on each other for best results, Novarica says

The startup hub will operate as a standalone division of Fintech Australia, a local incubator founded in 2015.

Among selection of 9 emerging companies are several taking advantage of data from devices.

Insurer looks to reward healthy living habits with discounts on gadgets and premium.

Initiative to use real-world evidence, supported by info from wearables and apps.