Allstate news and trends

Progressive and State Farm Reach No. 1 in PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Insurance Apps
Insurance // September 25, 2023

There are ties at the top and bottom of this edition of PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Insurance Apps. State Farm climbs to the top this month, and two newcomers, Lemonade Insurance and Jerry: Car Insurance, make an appearance. The Top 5 No. 1 is a...

Progressive Leads PYMNTS’ New Provider Ranking of Insurance Apps
Insurance // August 25, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of insurance mobile applications, PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Insurance Apps offers insights into the rising stars in the industry. The Top 5 With a perfect score of 100, Progressive takes the No. 1 spot. State Farm is just two points shy of the top with a...

Progressive Tops PYMNTS’ Latest Insurance Provider Ranking
Insurance // October 25, 2022

In the latest edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Insurance apps, there are 10 strong apps in the top 10 that have fluctuated up and down the ranking. This time around, there are no ties, but many apps have been bested by others for their...

Insurance App Provider Ranking Features Same Names, Some Different Positions
Insurance // June 06, 2022

It’s no accident that the Provider Ranking of Insurance Apps is released every month; PYMNTS aims to ensure that the scores and rankings earned by the apps are kept up to date.  The 13 apps that were here last month are here again, but with...

Interviews & Exclusives
TRENDING: Allstate’s AI-Assisted Approach To Disaster Relief

September 21, 2018
Governments may not be known for keeping up with cutting-edge technology, but that doesn’t mean they don’t take note of the trends — especially when it comes to tools for collecting revenue. With the global speech-based interactive voice response (IVR) software market predicted to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1 percent […]

Waze: Data Can Drive A Low-Stress Memorial Day For Travelers

May 25, 2018
As the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day inspires many Americans to spend time with friends and family – and the extra day added to the weekend enables them to...

NEW REPORT: Can Disbursements Give The Insurance Industry An Innovation Adjustment?

June 01, 2017
New disbursement tools appear to be ready to hit the road. But are payment disbursers (and their financial partners) prepared to put them in the driver’s seat? June’s PYMNTS.com Disbursements...

Quick Reads
Allstate Refunds $600M In Premiums While Customers #StayatHome

April 06, 2020
Insurance provider Allstate is providing over $600 million in relief to auto insurance policyholders over the next few months as the coronavirus pandemic continues. In particular, Allstate will provide a “Shelter-in-Place Payback” to customers given the fact that people are driving drastically less than they used to, according to a press release. The insurance company […]

Ford/Allstate Data Pact Aims To Lower Auto Premiums

March 05, 2020
When it comes to insurance, gauging risk and premiums, every bit of data – and every mile – counts. To that end, as Bloomberg reported, insurance giant Allstate is partnering...

Allstate To Acquire Employee ID Protection Co InfoArmor For $525M

August 27, 2018
To help address emerging risks facing consumers, The Allstate Corporation said it has agreed to buy identity protection provider InfoArmor, Inc. The deal, a $525 million all-cash transaction, could close...

Allstate Makes Digital Move With SquareTrade Acquisition

December 06, 2016
New technologies and innovation are helping to bring the insurance industry into the 21st century. One big move in the space took place when Allstate announced its plans to purchase disruptive...