Wearable devices: The promise and the reality for insurance
Wearable devices, like Fitbit watches, are becoming more and more popular, and insurers are interested in the data they collect.
There has been a lot of interest in the development of wearable health technology, and rightly so. It is a rapidly evolving market, with potential for a large and positive impact on life.
The most common example is a Fitbit. But there are many brands of devices, plus apps on phone, or smartwatch that track certain health metrics. These started by tracking just steps, but then they grew – many track heart rate and sleep as well...MORE»
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