Travelers insurance discounts added after purchase of home policies over Amazon

October 11, 2018October 10, 2018 Julie Campbell

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The insurer has opened a storefront on the website’s marketplace, said a company announcement. Policyholders seeking Travelers insurance discounts may be able to find them by shopping on Amazon. The insurance company has created a digital storefront that has become the first of its kind on the electronic marketplace. The homeowners insurance policies will use smart home technology to help monitor houses. “Smart home technology is making it easier for all of us to monitor our homes and help protect us from some of the most common causes of damage,”…

1 in 5 Consumers accept Amazon and Google as homeowners insurance companies

September 3, 2018September 2, 2018 G. Turner

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A J.D. Power survey showed that shoppers see these tech giants as acceptable home insurers. One in five consumers said in a recent J.D. Power survey that they would be willing to use Amazon or Google as homeowners insurance companies. Among those who participated in the survey, 80 percent were already insured by a large national carrier. Amazon and Google have both dabbled in the insurance industry and are expected to become increasing participants in the marketplace. Earlier in August, media reports showed that Amazon was testing the waters in…

Amazon home insurance reportedly a possibility

June 11, 2018June 10, 2018 H. Cutner

The e-commerce giant is reportedly thinking about offering property owners their own coverage. It wouldn’t come as a shock to many people if Amazon home insurance were to make its way into the market. The company – and its CEO Jeff Bezos – is known for taking their own angle in traditional markets. The online marketplace is reportedly thinking about selling home insurance policies of its own. The Amazon home insurance reports have yet to be officially confirmed. Amazon.com does not typically publicly discuss products it has in development. The…