Smart Home
Editorial by Hugh Terry
The smart home could represent a holy grail for property insurers. But, although eagerly anticipated, it has yet to achieve mass market adoption for several reasons, including product development, consumer demand and device interoperability. This month we examine the progress being made in these fields by insurers and InsurTechs in China, as well as how the state is responding to the opportunities presented by the technology – in a country where the penetration rate of home insurance is just 1%. And taking a wider look in thought leadership this month Swiss Re’s Cindy Zhang and Cecilia Sevillano look abroad to explore the opportunity smart home presents for insurers in China and worldwide.
Your digitally,
Hugh Terry
The Digital Insurer
CHINA IN-DEPTH: Smart homes
We uncover what InsurTech and insurer smart home initiatives are gaining momentum in China.
SWISS RE CHINA INSIGHT: The connected home – Challenge or game-changer for insurance?
With the fast-growing development in the smart home industry, is there be a space for insurance companies?
Spotlight Articles
InsurTech of the month: Broadlink
A look at one of China's leading smart home innovators: Broadlink.
Smart home interoperability
Where are we in the ongoing struggle to achieve cross compatibility in smart home appliances?
Interview : Grace Zhang
Grace Zhang of of Qianhai P&C gives her view on China's smart home market and innovation more broadly.
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