The future of our industry will be defined by complete connectivity between the agency, insurer and insured.

Technology is at the center of most patent disputes, but its not just technology companies that are exposed.

State Farm, the largest U.S. home and auto insurer, plans to shut 11 U.S. facilities, displacing about 4,200 workers, after a $7 billion annual underwriting loss last year on auto policies.

The deal is part of an ongoing effort by insurers to forge innovative partnerships that can help bring the power of technology to insurance services worldwide.