Who's using what in P&C insurance: August 16, 2021
Insurance technology news from Hippo, Zesty.ai, Metromile and more.
Hippo partnered with Ally Financial Inc. subsidiary, Motors Insurance Corp., in a deal that will double the former’s underwriting capacity. The agreement also enables Hippo to enhance its underwriting capabilities, and deliver flexible rates, the insurance company reported.
The California FAIR Plan Association has selected Zesty.ai’s Z-FIRE wildfire risk platform to better understand wildfire risk at the individual property level. As California’s insurer of last resort, the FAIR Plan provides a safety net to property owners who cannot find insurance coverage in the voluntary market and often covers properties most vulnerable to wildfire.
Metromile is collaborating with Agero to create a self-service accident claims process. Through the Metromile mobile app, customers can quickly and easily file a claim after an accident. The digital approach guides drivers through collecting photos of any damage and accident information, finding a repair shop nearby or booking a rental car.
Glia partnered with Duck Creek Technologies, a provider of software-as-a-service insurance core systems, to offer Duck Creek’s customers Glia’s digital customer service platform. This enables insurers to provide a significantly enhanced level of agent and customer service, reduce call times and boost efficiencies.