Insurer Group: Sharing Telematics Data Must Be Opt-InMay 03, 2013The Association of British Insurers tells its members that getting "explicit consent" from policyholders is a best practice when sharing telematics data outside core insurance practices.
How Big Data Opens Up More Product Options to InsurersMarch 27, 2013In a world where some consumers are as curious about their own data as insurers are, carriers can use their analytical experience to tailor products to that need.
Could Brokers Encourage Telematics Adoption?March 26, 2013Basil Enan, CEO of online independent agency CoverHound, expressed interest in being the point person for telematics devices.
Big Data Not Yet A Best Practice In InsuranceMarch 20, 2013Big data is a hot topic across the insurance industry, but many carriers are stymied by the challenges of making a business case for the types of systems and infrastructure investments required to support a big data strategy, says Martina Conlon, a princi
The New Business Process: 4 Tech EnablersMarch 01, 2013Writing new business accurately and efficiently is critical to an insurer’s ability to grow and gain market share. How can tech enable carriers in a world of increased expectations?
Mobile: The Road Ahead for InsurersFebruary 26, 2013The insurance industry has begun to provide relevant mobile capabilities to customers and distributors, but carriers must develop strategies of engagement beyond mobile that embrace the data processing implications of 'the Internet of things.'
What Start-Up MetroMile Teaches About the Future of InsuranceFebruary 20, 2013The non-traditional competitor's use of telematics, data visualization and customer engagement pioneers the virtues of the insurance digital enterprise in a creative, technology-driven business model.
What Defines a 'Mobile' Insurance Capability?February 13, 2013For insurers, the number of initiatives that fall under the "mobile" umbrella is increasing, thanks to the "internet of things."
The Future of Auto Insurance — A ReplyJanuary 10, 2013"On-board" technologies are not the only ones insurers need to consider as having the potential to reduce auto premium, insists Celent's Donald Light.
The Reshaping of Auto InsuranceJanuary 08, 2013Strong forces that stand to reshape the sector include shifts to new types of coverage, alternative distribution channels, and redefined customer segments.
AT&T to Launch Home Monitoring Service in MarchJanuary 08, 2013AT&T Inc plans to kick
off its Digital Life home monitoring service in eight U.S.
markets in March, part of its efforts to expand wireless
services beyond phones.
