USAA

Carriers cite the speed of product development in these programs and the ease of access to dozens of startups in one location as major benefits of these relationships.

With mobile channels matured, the insurer looks to capitalize on other emerging technologies, including virtual reality and the Internet of Things.

Shelia Anderson is tasked with modernizing core and developing new applications for customers.

Digital transformation of the insurance industry is leading to big increases in IT staff for some companies.

Insurer's chief data officer says the goal was to increase scalability and automation of mission-critical information.

Vendor will offer insurtechs the opportunity to showcase their technology as ancillary features on its flagship InsurancePlatform.

The back-to-back-to-back storms of Harvey, Irma and Maria tested the digital claims advancements by carriers like Allstate and USAA on a massive scale.

Military insurer will predominantly be looking to hire software engineers and applications developers, it says.

Ten to 12 startups will be accepted into the three-month program each year and work out of the Upward Hartford WeWork space.

Insurers using drones to expedite claims processing after recent storms also will contend with private UAV users flaunting regulations.