PHILADELPHIA, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DRC announces that
iMingle™ Insurance, a provider of direct-to-consumer auto insurance
in the US, has released an iPhone app based on the DecisionMaker™
Mobile framework. The app allows iMingle customers to manage their
automobile policy through their iPhone. In addition to auto
insurance, iMingle Insurance also offers homeowners, renters and
condo insurance in select states.
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The app gives customers increased convenience by providing them
with the capabilities to manage their policy or file a claim
through their mobile device. Features include the ability to
view detailed policy information, display the vehicle ID cards and
make a payment on the policy. A first notice of loss feature
allows customers to file an auto or glass claim and attach
pictures, audio files and text files to the claim.
Tools to find a taxi, car rental agency or towing service based
on the user's current location are also included and accessible
regardless of whether or not the person is an iMingle customer.
Current iMingle customers can get a quote on a renter's policy
through the app.
According to Michael Stahl, VP of
Marketing and Operations, "The release of this application
compliments our web site and provides comparable capabilities to
our customers on-the go. The app matches technology to the
audience for this product. Our customers expect to be able to
access and manage information through their phones. It also
gives them features when and where they need them. For
example, they can capture critical information about a potential
claim immediately after it occurs or they can find a cab or towing
service through their phone with a few touches on the app."
"We were looking to expedite the roll out of our mobile
capability to provide additional value to our customers. We
partnered with DRC as their strategy, mobile application framework,
and approach were consistent with ours and enabled us to quickly
release the application. The app provides additional complimentary
services for customers on the go," says John Elcock, VP and CIO for the carrier.
"DRC collaborated closely with our customer on the deployment to
ensure that we produced a product which satisfied both the business
and technical specifications for their mobile solution," said
Stephen Korow, VP of Technology for
DRC. "The project utilized our mobile framework and services
to quickly roll out a product which delivered on iMingle's branding
and features requirements."
Android and web mobile versions of the app will be released in
the second quarter.
About iMingle Insurance:
iMingle is the first direct-to-consumer insurance provider to
offer group buying for auto insurance, aimed at what the company
calls the i Generation -- those consumers who routinely turn to
their social networks to find information, compare deals and seek
recommendations from their peers. Most insurance companies offer
discounts for insuring multiple cars within a household, but
iMingle takes this concept a step further by allowing consumers to
link, or "mingle," their policies with those of their friends so
that they can both benefit from the iMingle Network™ Discount of 10
percent. This is on top of iMingle's other policy discounts, which
can save customers up to 50 percent or more.
iMingle is part of Unitrin, Inc. (NYSE: UTR), which has over
$8 billion in assets and an A-
(Excellent) Rating from A.M. Best Company for insurance operations.
More information is available at www.iMingle.com or by calling
800-315-0473.
About DRC
DRC is a highly experienced and trusted software development
company that consistently delivers and successfully implements
exceptional technology software solutions to support a wide range
of P&C insurance industry lines of business. DRC is in
the forefront of companies providing mobile and social networking
integration solutions to assist their customers in maintaining a
preeminent position in the insurance industry. From small
startup insurers and MGAs to insurers with written premium in
excess of $2 Billion, clients choose
DecisionMaker for their rating, quoting, policy administration,
billing and claims system needs. For more information about DRC,
call us or visit www.decisionresearch.com.
SOURCE Decision Research Corporation