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USAA Among Backers of Flo, a Home Water Damage Prevention Startup
Flo Technologies has unveiled Flo, an intelligent home water monitoring and conservation system that promises to help reduce water damage insurance claims. The startup has raised a total of $11.5 ...
Machine Learning at an MGA
Machine learning, AI, cognitive computing and predictive analytics—terms that are oftentimes used interchangeably these days—are washing over the insurance industry with promises of increased ...
What Data Carriers Should Collect from Agents and Why
When it comes to sales and marketing, carriers that distribute through independent agencies are not in control. Many carriers have put significant focus on data and analytics within their own ...
Telematics-Driven Auto Insurance Still Has Untapped Audience: Survey
Behavior-based auto insurance—where carriers rely on telematics to gather driving data that shapes a customer's rates—appears to have a largely untapped audience. A new driver survey sponsored by ...
Insurers Late to the Game With a 3-D Printing Coverage Strategy
Insurers are woefully behind in developing a coverage strategy for 3-D printing and stand to face liability problems if they don't do so, an expert appearing at the PLUS 2017 conference in Atlanta ...
Waymo’s Driverless Ride-Hailing Service Will Start Testing in Arizona
Alphabet Inc's Waymo will launch a ride-hailing service with no human behind the steering wheel and has been testing the fully self-driving cars on public roads in Arizona, Chief Executive John ...
The Latest Launches From Allianz, Liberty Mutual and Willis Towers Watson
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has found a partner to help address cybersecurity and risk management for small to medium-sized businesses. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. will back NIF Group's ...
Allianz Touts Successful Test of Blockchain Tech for Captive Insurance Program
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) has successfully tested blockchain technology for a global captive insurance program, which facilitates cash transfers between countries. AGCS's ...