Insurance Claims Filed From Smart Phones More Than Tripled In One Year, Travelers Says

The number of people using their iPhone, Android or other smart phone to file an insurance claim with The Travelers Cos. more than tripled in the first months of 2011 compared with last year. Travelers launched a free mobile application "Auto Accident Help" for iPhone, BlackBerry and Android phones in early 2010. "Our claims analysis reveals that at the time of an auto accident, it is convenient for individuals to report the claim through their mobile device so they can quickly begin the process of...