Vouch announced it has brought in $90 million in new funding and has also become a licensed insurance carrier as well as “the go-to insurance provider for the startup ecosystem,” according to a on Friday (Sept. 10) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the...
While young people tend to think they’re indestructible, accidents do still happen and can have big consequences for anyone in school. With the cost of private college education routinely topping $50,000, if sickness causes a student to withdraw — even for one semester — the...
Virtual insurance platform Insurify announced Thursday (Sept. 1) it has raked in $100 million in a Series B funding round, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Mobile apps like Uber and Airbnb have completely changed consumers’ expectations of the way services are delivered. Above all, people prize simplicity, convenience and affordability, no matter if it’s getting a ride, booking a hotel, purchasing car insurance or even just paying for gas. Get...
If there’s one thing consumers want these days, it is to feel safe and to have peace of mind when they’re doing business online. It’s all part of the growing thirst for simpler forms of consumer protection. With the help of deep transaction-based data, sellers...
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that consumers have become a lot more comfortable with shopping online. And, while digital payments and eCommerce firms have benefited from this trend, a lot of opportunities have also emerged outside of these spheres. Get the...
Ally Financial will begin offering home insurance policies through a partnership with the insurance provider Hippo, the two companies announced Wednesday, August 11. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
As we recently reported, “the pandemic has changed consumers’ relationships with insurance products. Even though the data says people utilized insurance less — since those who don’t leave their homes are far less prone to injury and illness — the pandemic caused those same homebound...
Hippo Enterprises Inc. has built upon its home insurance foundation to launch a homeowners association policy, according to a Thursday (July 22) report from Bloomberg. The company is also planning to roll out insurance for condominium associations and single-family rentals, as well as other possible...
