INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY
Carvana | August 12, 2021
Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), the leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, and Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), the parent company of Root Insurance Company (“Root”), the leading insurtech carrier, today announced an exclusive partnership to develop integrated auto insurance solutions for Carvana’s online car buying platform. In connection with the partnership, Carvana will invest approximately $126 million in Root, Inc., subject to customary regulatory approvals.
“This integrated solution will give Root exclusive access to a scaled and growing channel of prospective customers at the important insurance decision point of buying a car, which positions us to deliver on an immediate customer need and drive sustainable policyholder growth.”
“In Root, we have found a partner that shares our customer focus and technology-driven approach to delivering exceptional customer experiences. We are excited to build on the success of our existing partnership by creating a unique, integrated solution,” said Carvana CEO Ernie Garcia. “We look forward to introducing our customers to Root’s seamless insurance process and believe that this integrated offering will deepen and extend our customer relationships between transactions.”
“Carvana has revolutionized the used car buying experience for consumers. This partnership further elevates the Carvana experience by integrating insurance alongside car purchasing and financing decisions,” said Root CEO Alex Timm. “This integrated solution will give Root exclusive access to a scaled and growing channel of prospective customers at the important insurance decision point of buying a car, which positions us to deliver on an immediate customer need and drive sustainable policyholder growth.”
Under the terms of the investment agreement, Carvana will invest approximately $126 million of primary capital in Root, Inc. in a convertible preferred security, convertible at $9.00 per share, into approximately 14 million Class A shares in Root, Inc., or an ownership interest of approximately 5% on a fully diluted basis as of today. The investment agreement also provides CAbout Caarvana with warrants for Class A shares in Root, Inc. that are linked to the performance of the commercial partnership.
Ardea Partners LP is serving as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal counsel to Root in connection with this transaction
About Carvana
Founded in 2012 and based in Phoenix, Carvana’s (NYSE: CVNA) mission is to change the way people buy cars. By removing the traditional dealership infrastructure and replacing it with technology and exceptional customer service, Carvana offers consumers an intuitive and convenient online car buying and financing platform. Carvana.com enables consumers to quickly and easily shop more than 45,000 vehicles, finance, trade-in or sell their current vehicle to Carvana, sign contracts, and schedule as-soon-as-next-day delivery or pickup at one of Carvana’s proprietary automated Car Vending Machines.
About Root, Inc.
Root, Inc. is the parent company of Root Insurance Company. Root is a technology company revolutionizing personal insurance with a pricing model based upon fairness and a modern customer experience. Root’s mobile-first customer experience is designed to make insurance simple.
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INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY
Hub International | November 10, 2021
Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm announced today the launch of its HUB Drive Safe App, a fleet risk management solution that provides driver coaching at scale, automatically detects collisions and helps fleets reduce their insurance costs through safer driving behavior on iOS and Android mobile devices.
"The HUB Drive Safe App is our newest fleet risk management solution to help clients across various industries, including transportation , agribusiness , construction and hospitality , to keep their drivers safe, manage driver behavior and reduce collisions and loss. Technology continues to revolutionize the world we live in, and we have been focused on using digital technology to streamline our clients' experience and helping them better manage their costs for doing business."
- Lisa Paul, Chief Strategy Officer of HUB's Transportation Specialty.
According to a study 1 , the bottom quartile of commercial line drivers account for more than 50% of collisions. With the use of technology that relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms and leverages massive datasets of driving behavior data, a driver's behavior can improve and reduce collision risk by up to 49%.
The HUB Drive Safe App offers immediate feedback and coaching after every trip to ensure that commercial drivers avoid collisions and remain safe on the roads. The mobile app also allows fleet managers to get a detailed overview of the safety and efficiency of their drivers - all via one comprehensive dashboard. The HUB Drive Safe App is powered by a global dataset and first-of-its-kind mobility risk intelligence (MRI) platform to ensure the most precise collision detection and first notice of loss capabilities on the market.
Additional safety features on the HUB Drive Safe App include:
View and customize a driver profile to improve driving behavior with tips based on performance tracked in the app
Gain high-level insights on the fleet's performance with a fleet score
Automatically detect collisions, alert the fleet manager and notify an emergency contact or trigger insurance claims process
Encourage consistent improvements in driving behavior with positive reinforcements and/or rewards
With the HUB Drive Safe App, HUB continues its commitment to providing tailored insurance solutions designed to best manage its clients' risks and needs.
About Hub International
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Limited is a leading full-service global insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services. With more than 13,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, Hub's vast network of specialists brings clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy, so clients are ready for tomorrow.
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Cision PR Newswire | October 20, 2020
Life.io, a subsidiary of SE2 and a leading customer engagement solution for the insurance and financial services industries, today announced a strategic partnership with Unqork, the leading enterprise no-code platform, to bring next-generation insurance solutions to the market. Leveraging Unqork's unique no-code platform, and Life.io's expertise in engagement, UX/UI, and behavioral-design, we are offering insurers a highly intuitive digital purchasing platform that reduces friction for clients and advisors.
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