INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY

Toyota Insurance Management Solutions Launches Toyota Auto Insurance

Toyota Insurance Management Solutions | December 13, 2021

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Toyota Insurance Management Solutions has established its first branded product, Toyota Auto Insurance, designed to offer customers quality, customizable coverage at affordable rates. Toyota Auto Insurance is currently available in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and South Carolina, and will soon be offered in Georgia, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas. Future states will be added in the coming months.

Toyota Auto Insurance customers receive best-in-class service and will benefit from more than 90 years of insurance insights, knowledge and award-winning claims support provided by Toggle, the underwriter, part of Farmers Insurance®, one of the nation's leading multiline insurer groups. Customers also receive exclusive "Toyotally Awesome" discounted pricing and Toyota Genuine Parts for repairs whenever possible. Toyota Auto Insurance works with Toyota Certified Collision Centers and Rent-a-Toyota programs to get customers back on the road as quickly as possible. The product seamlessly integrates with Toyota vehicle benefits such as Toyota Care Roadside Assistance, so customers won't pay for something their Toyota already provides. Toyota Auto Insurance is customizable based on how customers use their Toyota vehicle and their lifestyle, with a wide range of options including coverage for rideshare drivers or pet passengers. Non-Toyota vehicles in the customer's household can be covered as well.

"We are excited to bring our flagship auto insurance product to market. With Toyota Auto Insurance, we can truly enhance the complete Toyota ownership experience for our customers, We look forward to expanding this product even further, including empowering Toyota owners to seamlessly use their driving data for additional insurance discounts."

- Will Nicklas, chief operating officer of Toyota Insurance Management Solutions.

The introduction of Toyota Auto Insurance marks yet another major milestone for Toyota Insurance Management Solutions, which launched in April 2016 to provide Toyota customers an easy way to compare and buy car insurance policies online. The full-service agency has since expanded to offer a variety of insurance products in addition to auto (including home, renters, recreational vehicle and pet insurance) and is well positioned to continue growing and transforming how people find and select insurance products. Toyota Auto Insurance is the latest addition to the company's increasing portfolio.

About Toyota Insurance Management Solutions
Toyota Insurance Management Solutions, including its affiliates Connected Analytic Services and Advanced Connectivity (collectively "TIMS"), is a joint venture between Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Services, USA, Toyota Financial Services International Corp., and Toyota Connected, USA. Toyota Insurance Management Solutions is an independent licensed insurance agency specializing in Property & Casualty insurance offerings, partnering with top insurance companies to allow customers to choose the best options for their needs.

About Toggle®
Toggle is a new kind of insurance company backed by the stability of Farmers®️, with over 90 years of experience delivering best in class service and claims. Founded in 2018, Toggle is reimagining the insurance industry by creating unique products and embedded experiences for today's modern consumers and brands. The company offers fully digital insurance solutions and provides customers and brand partners simple, affordable, and highly customizable products to fit their needs.

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The underwriting process is critical for insurers. But manual processes, spreadsheets, and data from disparate silos slow down the process and make audit trails a nightmare. All that means a lot of stress on systems and employees, plus a less-than-ideal customer experience.

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