MOBILITY/Telematics

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  Roost Announces Pilot Program with Alfa Insurance

  Staff Writer | July 21, 2021

  Sensor deployment to mitigate water leak claim costs, increase customer engagement...

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  IMS Announces Fully-Managed Vehicle Security Solution for Commercial Fleets

  Staff Writer | July 07, 2021

  IMS Sleeper security hardware option enhances recovery/repatriation efforts...

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  USAA Announces Plans to Acquire Insurtech Company Noblr, Inc.

  Staff Writer | June 14, 2021

  Acquisition will provide usage-based insurance offering to USAA members...

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  What's AI-Right and AI-Wrong?

  Marty Ellingsworth | June 01, 2021

  The use of AI raises a plethora of ethical questions. Can you pass the AI ethics quiz...

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  Connected Car Data and New Telematics Technology Highlighted in IMS-Led Webinar

  Staff Writer | May 20, 2021

  Executives from Zipcar, Audi, i247, and Athlon will share insights on implementation and business value from leading fleet industry solutions...

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  Paul Stacy Joins IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions) in Global BD Role

  Staff Writer | March 16, 2021

  He takes on the new role of Global Business Development Director at IMS, reporting to CEO Nick Corrie...

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  Digital Trucking Insurer Koffie and Samsara Partner to Revolutionize Fleet Safety and Insurance

  Staff Writer | March 16, 2021

  Samsara is Koffie's exclusive aftermarket telematics partner offering preventative AI and driver assistance solutions...

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  Electronic Chat with Jonathan Roomer, Co-Founder, YuLife

  Laura Mazzuca Toops | January 25, 2021

  The YuLife app rewards policyholders for looking after their well-being – if they go for a walk or practice meditation...

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  Electronic Chat with Nino Tarantino, CEO- Americas, Insurance and Mobility Solutions (IMS)

  Laura Mazzuca Toops | December 15, 2020

  Nino Tarantino is CEO – Americas of IMS. a global provider of connected car solutions, services, and analytics to insurers, mobility operators, OEMs...

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  Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies Selects IMS for Commercial Fleet Insurance Telematics Program

  Staff Writer | December 08, 2020

  GUARD turns to IMS to deploy complete insurance telematics program...

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  EIS Introduces Usage-Based Insurance Solution that Unifies Personal, Commercial Car Use

  Staff Writer | December 01, 2020

  Includes ridesharing solution enabling insurer to cover drivers based on inclusive set of variables...

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  IMS Launches Telematics App Development Framework

  Staff Writer | November 30, 2020

  IMS One App counters “driver feedback fatigue” by making telematics more accessible, boosting engagement, and improving program ROI...

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  New IMS Engagement Toolset Helps Insurers Improve ROI on UBI

  Staff Writer | November 24, 2020

  Toolset allows insurers to craft and configure engagement campaigns that blend reward programs, which incentivize change, with practical coaching and...

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  Startup Branch Insurance & Cambridge Mobile Telematics Team Up to Launch Community Drive

  Staff Writer | November 18, 2020

  Startup and telematics company collaborate to create community of safe drivers, with kickoff starting in Ohio...

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  Nationwide and IMS Partner on Mileage-focused Insurance Telematics Offering

  Staff Writer | November 11, 2020

  IMS is mileage-based technology partner for Nationwide’s SmartMiles program...

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  IMS Technology Powers Utah’s Road Usage Charge Program

  Staff Writer | October 13, 2020

  IMS is only solution provider to power all production deployments across North America...

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  Gelato with Dots and Sprinkles

  Marty Ellingsworth | October 13, 2020

  Gelato is great. Gelato with sprinkles is even better. Celent's Marty Ellingsworth continues his look at new and improved risk analytics...

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  Metromile and Ford Team up to Bring Highly Personalized Car Insurance to Ford Owners

  Staff Writer | September 03, 2020

  Partnership will create a better experience for drivers beyond savings...

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  Underwriting in 3D: Using Data to Adapt and Improve Life Insurance Sales

  Denise Garth | August 28, 2020

  Denise Garth of Majesco discusses how life insurers can leverage technology to transform the buyer experience into value-added protection at the point...

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  IMS Wins Two TU-Automotive Product of the Year Awards

  Staff Writer | August 19, 2020

  Carrot UBI platform recognized as Top Automotive Insurance Product of the Year and Best Data Product of the Year at the virtual TU Automotive Detroit...

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  IMS Extends Telematics SDK Partnership with Onlia

  Staff Writer | July 29, 2020

  Incorporation of IMS telematics technology via SDK integration with...

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  CNA Launches The View From Home, Providing Long-Term Care Policyholders Added Support While Aging in Place

  Staff Writer | June 24, 2020

  First phase of program rolls out Care Concierge services through partnership with The Helper Bees...

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  The Detection Group Receives FM Approval for Trident™ Wireless Water Leak Detection System

  Staff Writer | June 18, 2020

  The Detection Group’s Trident Wireless Water Leak Detection System, is the first company to receive the FM Approvals’ certification mark for a...

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  Roadside Assistance Provider Agero Expands Market Share with Purchase of Road America from MAPFRE Asistencia

  Staff Writer | June 18, 2020

  Agero will take over roadside and accident support for Road America’s more than 100 U.S.-based insurance, auto reseller, fleet, RV and other diverse...

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  Roost Announces Strategic Partnership with American National Insurance Company

  Staff Writer | May 28, 2020

  Smart sensor deployment to enhance customer engagement...

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  Tapping AI to Improve Policyholder Experience

  Chris Small | April 22, 2020

  Artificial intelligence and machine learning are increasingly moving from the lab or back-office to having a strong impact on the daily front-line...

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  IMS Announces Availability of Low-Cost, Quick-Start Auto UBI Program

  Staff Writer | April 21, 2020

  The global pandemic has altered driving behaviors and exposed a need for a more flexible, data-driven, pay-as-you-go auto insurance model...

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  Agero Releases New Digital Platform for Accident Claims Management

  Staff Writer | April 16, 2020

  New capabilities, integrations with claims management vendor ecosystem saves insurers time and money...

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  COVID-19 a Game Changer for Workers’ Comp

  Laura Mazzuca Toops | April 14, 2020

  New survey shows shift to remote work, telemedicine as solutions...

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  Origami Risk Introduces Online Solutions to Help Hospitals, Healthcare Systems Manage Issues Related to COVID19

  Staff Writer | April 14, 2020

  Origami Risk, the industry-leading risk, safety and insurance Software as a Service (SaaS) technology firm, introduces four online solutions to help...

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  Electronic Chat with Pankaj Parashar

  Laura Mazzuca Toops | March 05, 2020

  Pankaj Parashar is co-founder and CEO of Purple Ant, a subscription-based, cloud-based home monitoring platform that integrates with commercially...

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  Ed Rochfort Brings Successful UBI Track Record to IMS as Chief Product Officer

  Staff Writer | February 11, 2020

  IMS changes also include brand extension across Trak Global Group’s worldwide insurance and mobility B2B divisions, and the launch of a Boston...

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  IMS Brings Carrot UBI Platform to North American Insurers

  Staff Writer | January 21, 2020

  Approach focused on engagement and reward already proven to deliver increased customer participation, better insurance outcomes, and safer drivers...

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  Roost® Announces Commercial Property Telematics Partnership with Church Mutual Insurance Company

  Staff Writer | November 08, 2019

  Property carrier telematics provider Roost announced a new partnership with Church Mutual Insurance Company®, the largest insurer of religious...

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  Roost Joins the IoT Insurance Observatory

  Bill Sinn | April 18, 2019

  Roost, a leader in Home Telematics for property insurance carriers, today announced thatthey will be joining the IoT Insurance Observatory member...

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  Nissan North America Joins LexisNexis Telematics Exchange

  Bill Sinn | April 09, 2019

  LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a leading provider of data, analytics and technology, announced today that Nissan North America has joined the LexisNexis...

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  Roost®Achieves ISO 27001 Certification

  Bill Sinn | April 03, 2019

  Commitment to Information Security and Data Privacy with Roost Property Telematics Platform...

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  Armed Forces Insurance Joins Roost® Home Telematics Program

  Bill Sinn | March 05, 2019

  Smart Sensor Deployment to Drive Claims Mitigation and Digital Engagement...

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  Gulfstream Property and Casualty Insurance Company Selects Roost®Home Telematics Solutions

  Jim Daggett | February 12, 2019

  Smart Sensor Deployment to Help Drive Policyholder Engagement...

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  Telematics Fosters New Opportunities for Improved Customer Perception and Engagement, Says Novarica

  Staff Writer | July 17, 2018

  Telematics adoption by insurers poised to increase as bar to entry is lowered and value becomes more clearly defined...

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  Octo Telematics Powers CAA MyPace™ Pay-As-You-Go Program

  Staff Writer | May 31, 2018

  Global telematics provider delivers insurance telematics for CAA’s first-in Canada payment program...

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  MADISON MUTUAL INSURANCE CHOOSES ROOST HOME TELEMATICS SOLUTIONS

  Staff Writer | April 18, 2018

  Smart Sensor Deployment to Increase Policyholder Engagement...

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  GuideOne Insurance Selects Roost® Property Telematics Solution

  Staff Writer | February 14, 2018

  GuideOne Insurance Selects Roost® Property Telematics Solution Mitigating Water Leak Losses for Churches Across the Country...

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  Bankers Insurance Selects Roost® for Home Telematics Solution

  Staff Writer | January 17, 2018

  Smart Sensor Deployment to Drive New Business...

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  Guidewire Adds Octo Telematics as Solution Alliance Partner

  Staff Writer | February 13, 2017

  Octo Telematics and Guidewire Software announce that Octo has joined Guidewire PartnerConnect as a solution partner...

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  Verisk, Duck Creek Expand Relationship Through Data Exchange

  Staff Writer | December 21, 2016

  Verisk Insurance Solutions announces an agreement with Duck Creek Technologies that will enable Duck Creek customers to access the Verisk Data...

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  Verisk, Driveway Software Alliance to Offer Smartphone Telematics Solution

  Staff Writer | December 07, 2016

  Verisk Insurance Solutions announces a strategic alliance with Driveway Software...

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  CSC Expands Digital Insurance Portfolio with Telematics

  Staff Writer | June 22, 2016

  CSC announces a new usage-based insurance (UBI) and telematics offering to help insurers price new products based on driving behaviors...

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  New Connected Car Offerings: A Broadside to Insurers

  Mark Breading | December 01, 2015

  Today, my (snail) mailbox contained a postcard from Verizon offering to turn my car into a connected car. To be more precise, the offer was to my 22-...

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  GM First Automaker to Join Verisk Telematics Data Exchange

  Staff Writer | September 03, 2015

  Verisk Insurance Solutions introduces the Verisk Telematics Data Exchange, a data link between insurers and consumers who drive connected cars...

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  Telematics Can Play Important Role in Accident Investigations

  Monique Hesseling | August 10, 2015

  As I researched recent developments in the telematics space, I thought of the wise words of an unknown car driver: “The worst fault of a car driver...

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  Verisk Enters Strategic Alliance with IMS

  Staff Writer | June 18, 2015

  Verisk Insurance Solutions announces a new strategic alliance with global connected-car company Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), a provider...

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  Wunelli, LexisNexis Reach One Billion Miles of Driving Behavior Data

  Staff Writer | April 01, 2015

  Wunelli, a LexisNexis company, has reached its billionth mile of driving behavior tracked, analyzed and scored...

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  Octo Telematics, SAS Increase Telematics Data Insights, Reduce Risk

  Staff Writer | February 03, 2015

  Octo Telematics, a provider of insurance telematics services, and business analytics developer SAS will provide insurers and their policyholders with...

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  Progressive to Offer Discounts to OnStar Users for Feedback

  Staff Writer | January 07, 2015

  Beginning this summer, OnStar will offer customers the opportunity to sign up for a service that provides driver assessment data to customers who want...

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  Ditch the Onboard Device, But Not the UBI Model

  Jake Diner | June 06, 2014

  Here is a typical onboard diagnostic device UBI business model...

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  Progressive Making Progress on the UBI Front

  Robert Regis Hyle | June 05, 2014

  Technology has infiltrated every aspect of the insurance industry, but nowhere is it so important than in the area of usage-based insurance. Insurers...

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  Usage-based Insurance the Latest Interesting Time

  Jamie Bisker | May 27, 2014

  The old, reportedly Chinese curse about living in interesting times recently came to mind, and that it might not be much of a curse anymore. It is...

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  LexisNexis Acquires UK-based Telematics Service

  Staff Writer | May 20, 2014

  LexisNexis Risk Solutions announces it is expanding its global usage-based insurance (UBI) solutions with the acquisition of Wunelli, an industry-...

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  Better Driving Habits at the Core of UBI

  Robert Regis Hyle | May 19, 2014

  There’s a great deal to be excited about in the insurance industry thanks to the advances technology has provided. Insurers are finally able to dig...

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  Telematics and the Remote Worker

  Robert Regis Hyle | April 14, 2014

  Until last September, I spent 15 years driving approximately 25 miles to work in the morning and another 25 home each night. There are plenty of...

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  New Verisk Division Offers Discount Telematics Program

  Staff Writer | April 02, 2014

  Verisk Analytics has formed a new division, Verisk Telematics, to provide driver discount programs that insurers can integrate into their telematics...

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  The Future of Telematics Heads Beyond Insurance

  Robert Regis Hyle | February 12, 2014

  Data collected from automobiles can tell as much about the drivers as it does on how fast they corner turns...

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  Towers Watson Releases New Scoring Model for Auto Insurers

  Staff Writer | February 10, 2014

  Towers Watson announces the launch of DriveAbility 2.0 Score, a new analytical scoring model designed for the automobile insurance industry, which...

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  Berkshire Hathaway Unit Buys Telematics Service Provider

  Staff Writer | February 10, 2014

  Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance announces it has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of MyAssist Inc...

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