IOT

Accenture has identified five keys to success for insurers to capitalize on IoT (Internet of Things) opportunities. Here are the first two.

The Internet of Things raises thorny questions, such as: What exactly is being insured? And where does liability begin and end?

As insurers explore the IoT, it's becoming clear, for one thing, that the potential services matter far more than the "things" themselves.

'Smart city' innovations are using sensors to enable everything from traffic management to prevention or mitigation of tragic incidents.

With the Internet of Things (IoT), insurers can go from being passive, reacting to losses, to being proactive and helping prevent them.

Although the Apple Watch has its flaws, it has moved the idea of wearables into the mainstream and created opportunities for savvy insurers.

If the tire pressure of a vehicle is a safety hazard, might the engine be immobilized after due warning is given to the driver?

Insurers could be quick to adopt the Internet of Things and deepen interactions with customers but must avoid three potential problems.