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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.

The insurer has deployed an army of adjusters and UAVs in the storm’s wake.

Partnerships with drone-as-a-service companies will be put to their first major test by the storm.

Insurer plans to collaborate with new companies developing platforms in the Internet of Things, mobility and fintech spaces.

Ease of communicating biological data can impact access control and underwriting, experts say.

New Jersey insurer becomes the organization's 50th industry sponsor in hopes of forging new relationships with up-and-coming startups.

Zack Gipson, military-focused insurer's chief innovation officer, also discusses the challenges of bringing a human touch to digital channels in a brief but candid Q&A.

Mobile remote deposit capture is said to be just the first of many tech patents the company will seek to enforce. That could cost banks that use its technologies a lot of money.

These technologies are due for increased adoption by carriers as they mature, according to experts.

Creating the right customer experience requires intent listening, rapid ideation and constant testing, says chief design officer Meriah Garrett.

Entering the storm season, several large insurers have unmanned aerial-vehicle fleets ready to go.