Tag: telematics insurance

State Farm’s Next Move: A Comeback in the Making?

Ben Jones
State Farm comeback

Can State Farm Reclaim the Throne? Progressive has done it. They’ve knocked State Farm off the top spot as the biggest U.S. auto insurer. But what’s next? State Farm isn’t taking this sitting down. With a market share of 16.2%—just a hair behind Progressive’s 16.4%—you can bet they’re plotting a comeback. What’s State Farm’s Next Move? State Farm isn’t exactly new to dominating the auto insurance scene. They’ve been the leader for decades. But losing the top spot stings. How will they claw their way back? Experts say State Farm…

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Credit Scores vs. Insurance Scores: What They Mean for Your Premiums

Angela Linders
Credit Scores vs Insurance Scores

Why Insurance Scores Are Sparking New Trends in Telematics Programs Ever wonder how your insurance score affects your premiums? Or thought about switching to one of those telematics programs you’ve been hearing about? You’re not alone. Lately, a curious trend has emerged in the insurance world. Consumers with low insurance scores are back to shopping around for better deals after a lull that began in 2021. What’s driving the change, and how could programs like State Farm’s Drive Safe & Save or Progressive’s Snapshot shake things up even more? Spoiler…

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Pay-As-You-Go Auto Insurance: Custom Coverage for Today’s Driving Habits

Guest Author
mileage based insurance

The conventional auto insurance model was designed for a world where most people commuted daily and used their vehicles consistently. Today’s reality is far more diverse, with remote work, ridesharing, public transportation options, and varying driving patterns becoming increasingly common. Pay-as-you-go auto insurance has emerged as a flexible solution tailored to these modern driving habits.  Understanding Pay-As-You-Go Auto Insurance Models Pay-as-you-go auto insurance encompasses several different approaches, all designed to align coverage more closely with actual vehicle usage: Usage-Based Programs These monitor your driving habits through telematics devices or smartphone…

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USAA Ends Standalone “Pay as You Drive” Program Amid Changing Telematics Landscape

G. Turner
USAA insurance news telematics

Telematics in Insurance: A Growing Trend with Complex Challenges Telematics-based insurance has been at the forefront of innovation in recent years. Harnessing GPS and real-time data, telematics enables insurers to adjust premiums based on driving behaviors, offering personalized pricing models. The concept has gained traction as consumers seek fairer, usage-based policies while insurers explore ways to minimize risk and incentivize safe driving. USAA, a major player in the insurance industry, ventured into telematics by acquiring Noblr in 2021. Noblr’s core product revolved around the “Pay as You Drive” model, where…

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