A new report from tech industry research firm Parks Associates looked into how the smart home market is impacting the world of insurance. Specifically, according to Parks, consumers said they’d be willing to switch insurance providers if it meant they’d have the opportunity to obtain smart home products as part of a new insurance service.
From the article "Monday in CE: How Smart Home Products are Impacting the Insurance Market" by Rob Stott.
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