Insurers Dabbling with Smart Home Tech, but No Winning Model has Emerged May 10, 2019 By Jim Sams An instinct for self-preservation has carriers dipping their toes into the smart home technology space, but no U.S. insurer has...
Advances in Smart Home Tech Raise Privacy Concerns January 8, 2019 By ANICK JESDANUN One day, finding an oven that just cooks food may be as tough as buying a TV that merely lets...
Researchers Study Smart Home Security Threats December 31, 2018 By TAMARA DIETRICH, The Daily Press Say you’re on your laptop at Starbucks, minding your own business, when an acquaintance of yours across the room isn’t...
How Smart Home Devices Will Impact Residential Property Claims January 30, 2017 By Denise Johnson Insurers and consumers can benefit in multiple ways as more smart appliances and devices move into homes, according to Joe...
Assurant: Smart Home Hacking Risks Concern Consumers January 9, 2017 Consumers are excited by the progression toward ‘connected living’ and the many ways connected technologies can improve their lives, according...
Top 10 Smart Home Technologies for Older Homeowners December 1, 2016 Smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, wireless doorbell cameras, and keyless entry are among the top 10 smart home technologies...
“Hacker Lab” Event Shows How Cyber Criminals Attack Homes November 16, 2016 At a “Home Hacker Lab” event sponsored by Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB), part of Munich Re, and Prescient Solutions, an...
Smart Home Technology Poses New Opportunities and Challenges for Insurers May 3, 2016 By Denise Johnson The smart home market is a mess, according to a new report from Aite, an independent research and advisory firm....
Smart Homes Take Center Stage at Tech Conference January 6, 2015 Imagine a world in which your garage door opens automatically as you pull into the driveway. The living room lights...