The Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to be a driving force behind massive changes to the industry. Technology has been making insurance news for many years, but it is only of late that the changes have been at an exponential rate, as smart devices have become a typical part of the average household, and as the Internet of Things begins its own expansion. The solutions offered by the IoT can be as simple and practical as they are personalized. This means that insurance news generated by the IoT is…
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Software is making the insurance industry more efficient
Technology is becoming a powerful tool for insurance companies IBISWorld, a global business intelligent organization, has released a new report concerning the effect that new technology is having on claims processing in the U.S. Claims are nothing new for the industry, but how insurers deal with the claims they receive has been evolving rapidly over the years. As new technology becomes available, insurance companies are finding better ways to manage claims and process these claims at a more rapid pace. Insurers are also become more adept at weeding out fraudulent…
Read MoreTechnology is becoming a priority for the insurance industry
Survey highlights the growing interest insurers are showing in technology Technology may soon be receiving more attention from the insurance industry. A new survey conducted by Xchanging shows that the industry is beginning to better understand the importance of technology and how it can be used to connect with and serve consumers. The insurance industry is notoriously slow in embracing new technology, opting to hold to traditional engagement methods that have been in used for decades. As technology begins to play a more important role in the daily lives of…
Read MoreAccelerator aims to bolster Iowa’s insurance industry
Two companies join Iowa’s Global Insurance Accelerator to help improve state’s insurance ecosystem Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company and IMT Insurance Company have become the latest insurers to join the Global Insurance Accelerator, a new insurance startup based in Iowa. The startup was launched in order to help create a stronger ecosystem for insurance companies throughout the state. Iowa is currently home to more than 200 insurers, with more than 54,000 employees working for insurers in central Iowa alone. The accelerator startup may help boost employment and give insurers the tools…
Read MoreTelematics could have a major impact on the auto insurance sector
Automakers are beginning to embrace new technology aggressively Juniper Research, a prominent market research organization, has released a new report concerning the growing popularity of telematics in the transportation sector. Telematics is a branch of technology that is meant to keep track of a person’s driving habits and vehicle information. This technology has become particularly popular in the auto insurance sector, where insurance companies are offering new services designed to promote safe driving and provide consumers discounts for practicing safe behavior. Use of in-vehicle applications is expected to skyrocket in…
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