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Erie Insurance Tests Google Glass as Underwriting Workforce Efficiency Tool
Erie Insurance is testing the use of Google Glass in a bid to boost workforce efficiency, something it says will be crucial as waves of baby boomers retire from the industry over the next few years. ...
Allianz, AXA, USAA Recognized in First Innovation in Insurance Awards
Allianz, AXA and USAA are among the winners of the first annual Innovation in Insurance awards. The program, jointly launched by Efma and Accenture, seeks to reward and foster innovation in the ...
CSC Insurance-Telematics Offering Will Have Outsourcing Option
CSC is unveiling a new telematics-based auto insurance technology offering, promising carriers the option of outsourcing the service or blending it into their own system. The Virginia-based provider ...
Allianz Division Brings on AXIS/Chubb Hires to Grow U.S. Cyber Team
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is the latest carrier to expand its cyber insurance arm in response to the fast evolving and growing risk. New hires from AXIS and Chubb will help round out ...
Two Big Data Companies Merge to Expand Crime-Avoidance Technology
Two companies in the big data realm are planning to merge in a move that will help expand the use of risk-reduction technology that helps users safely navigate high-crime areas. Helios and Matheson ...
XL Catlin Relies on AIG Vet to Lead New Global Structured Risk Team
A former AIG executive who joined XL Catlin a year ago will lead the insurer's new team focused on global alternative risk transfer and novel kinds of commercial insurance coverage. Rob Turner, ...
The Latest Launches from Swiss Re, Aon Benfield and XL Catlin
XL Catlin and A.J. Gallagher are now marketing lifestyle insurance coverage for New York City art collectors. Swiss Re expanded its cyber risk offerings in the U.M. Impact Forecasting debuted a new ...
XL Catlin, Liberty Mutual Back Internet of Things/Home Security Startup
XL Catlin and Liberty Mutual are among the backers of a new startup focused on developing Internet of Things-related home security technology, with an eye on reducing property damage risks. The ...