Esurance News

As InsurTech Takes Over, Insurers Must Train the Humans that Remain

CHICAGO — As technology eliminates claims jobs through automation, insurers will need to build new skill sets for the employees who remain, speakers said during the second and final day of the Insurance Nexus Connected Claims Conference. Eric Brandt, managing …

Business News: Arbella, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, IICF

Arbella Launches Free Safe Driving Mobile App The Arbella Insurance Group, in partnership with Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), announced the launch of Wheel Focused, a telematics-based solution proven to change driver behavior through real-time feedback, personalized data and insights, and …

Business News: Esurance, CoreLogic, QBE, AIG

Esurance Lays Off 30 Workers in South Dakota About 30 Esurance employees in Sioux Falls have lost their jobs as part of cuts within the insurance company. The Argus Leader reports that Esurance cut 100 jobs Tuesday, mostly in Sioux …

Esurance Stages Car Crash in Chicago to Emphasize Don’t Catch and Drive

Esurance, an Allstate company, caused a bit of a scene. The home and auto insurer staged a fender bender to encourage safe driving, an important message to address the recent series of car accidents caused by people playing mobile games …

Allstate Creates Standalone Telematics Unit

Allstate Corp. Chief Executive Officer Tom Wilson created a stand-alone unit for a telematics business that he expects to grow rapidly by collecting data on drivers and selling analytics products to third parties. The firm is named Arity and will …

Understanding Different Types of Collector Cars and Coverage

In summer, collector cars dot the roadways. Owners proudly display them during recreational drives and organized shows. And while they may be grouped together as collector or classic cars, there are several types. Esurance, an Allstate company, explains the differences …

Esurance Introduces Oregon Drivers to Mileage-Based Insurance Policy

Esurance, the direct-to-consumer insurance company, announced a new mileage-based insurance offering called Esurance Pay Per Mile, available first to Oregon drivers. Almost a quarter of Portland’s 300,000 plus workers ride transit, bike or walk to their jobs. The new product …

Esurance, MLB Partner on New Digital Awards Series

Esurance and Major League Baseball are establishing a new awards series that will hand out 24 prizes including best major leaguer, fan catch and social media post. The first-of-its-kind series adds content for MLB’s media properties while catering to its …

Brandt Joins Esurance as Chief Claims Officer

Esurance, the direct-to-consumer insurance company, today announced that Eric Brandt has joined the company as managing director and chief claims officer. He will report to Gary Tolman and be based at Esurance headquarters in San Francisco. Brandt, who will oversee …

Esurance to Hire 450 in New South Carolina Office

Esurance, the direct-to-consumer insurance company, will open a new sales and claims office in Greenville, S.C., this summer that will employ up to 450 South Carolina residents. The insurers said job openings will include inside sales positions that can offer …