January 2021 – This brief provides an overview of augmented reality (AR), the role it can play in insurance, and profiles 14 prominent providers. Augmented reality is a tool to enable digitally immersed stakeholders; it has potential applications for guided underwriting, claims assessments, risk mitigation, and education.
Many insurers have a substantial interest in AR, but experimentation is still at a very early stage. Companies like Apple and Google have software development kits, development studios provide AR authoring tools and support, and insurance specific vendors provide pre-built technologies with potential applications for guided underwriting and claims inspections.
This brief examines AR trends and use cases, as well as profiles 14 prominent providers, including Amazon, Apple, Atheer, Blippar, Frontdoor-Streem, Google, Livegenic, PTC Vuforia, Siemens Mendix, Siemens Solid Edge, Talespin, TechSee, Unity, and Upskill.io-Skylight.
About the Author
Stephanie Dalwin
Stephanie Dalwin is an Advisor at Datos Insights within the Cybersecurity practice. Previously, Stephanie served in Datos Insights’ Insurance practice, producing or supporting nearly 50 reports and lending expertise to vendor consulting engagements. She additionally led the insuretech program, maintaining relationships and coverage of over 300 startup companies, their positioning, and opportunities for investment and partnership. Prior to joining the...