Category: Technology

Agents and professionals are advised to keep up with technology – this will be sure to help with running an agency or brokerage. Learn what company is coming out with the latest claims program or risk mitigation software.

Allstate’s auto insurance app users have 25 percent fewer severe crashes

Marc
Auto insurance - 25% less serious accidents

The insurer’s research showed that its Drivewise app customers are safer behind the wheel The Allstate auto insurance Drivewise app is no longer anything new, and customers across America are using it to help ensure that the premiums they pay are based on their habits, in the hopes of saving money. According to the insurer, those drivers are also safer drivers The insurer provides its customers with the choice to opt in to use its auto insurance app, which offers safe driving support and tracks general vehicle use behaviors.  Allstate…

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avô App Revolutionizes Workers’ Compensation Transport and Language Services

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mobile apps

avô Transportation and Language Solutions has developed and launched an app for its traditional provider network that is set to transform the landscape of workers’ compensation transportation and translation services. This innovative platform mirrors the efficiency, reliability and transparency found in avô’s ride-share solutions, catering to the complete needs of workers’ compensation payers and patients.   “The avô app is designed to optimize the assignment process for transportation and language providers in our traditional network, including specialized vehicles, long-distance trips and interpreter services,” said President Fred Schafer. “By leveraging cutting-edge technology,…

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Kaiser Permanente notifying health insurance customers of data breach

G. Turner
Health insurance - Data Breach

Millions of people had their data accessed after patient information was shared with advertisers US health insurance giant Kaiser is notifying millions of customers – both current and former – that it experienced a data breach when it shared patient information with third-party advertisers such as Microsoft, Google, and X (formerly known as Twitter). Members and former members will learn the results of an investigation Kaiser has stated that it conducted an investigation that determined that “certain online technologies” that already existed on both the conglomerate’s websites and mobile applications…

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AI insurance technology appeals to execs but not underwriters

Marc
Insurance technology - Insurance AI

The industry – like many others – is looking at artificial intelligence and machine learning While the industry is very aware of new insurance technology such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve, not everyone is ready to take it on as a part of their workday. Execs are more enthusiastic about AI than underwriters Executives see the potential in the benefits of insurance technology that includes artificial intelligence and machine learning when introduced into workflows. That said, less than half (43 percent) of underwriters have the same opinion…

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A Curious Case of British Columbia’s Ban Amidst US Automation Optimism

Marc
Autonomous Car - BC Ban

While the United States gears up for a driverless future, with expectations set to see fully automated cars by 2025 and beyond, British Columbia takes a surprising detour. The province has instituted a new regulation, effectively banning the use of autonomous vehicles on its roads, raising eyebrows and prompting discussions over safety concerns and the future of the insurance industry. Autonomous Cars – A Green Light in the US, A Red One in BC The cutting-edge narrative of autonomous vehicles—heralded by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as…

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AI is changing the insurance industry, right down to policies

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Insurance industry Policies - AI

Insurers are using artificial intelligence in a number of ways to improve offerings Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken steps into many different kinds of business, and the insurance industry is no exception. Technology is helping insurers to better understand consumers The insurance industry is able to glean information about consumers from many different sources. After all, the average American relies on tech in a host of different ways, ranging from social media posts and fitness trackers to smart home devices and telematics dongles installed in vehicles to track driving behaviors.…

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US government encourages insurance companies to advance pay health care providers

Marc
Insurance companies - American flag - person offering payment

After a massive cyberattack, the government hopes insurers will make advance payments. The US government has called for insurance companies to choose to voluntarily send advance payments to health care providers who were affected by a massive cyberattack. The attack caused a disruption to the processing systems with insurers. According to the US government, the cyberattack had a “significant impact” and it is hoping that insurance companies will choose to send advance payments to health care providers in light of what happened.  The attack impacted Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth Group…

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