Systems and methods for customizing insurance
First Claim
Patent Images
1. An insurance article and insurance package customization system comprising:
- an automobile covered by an automobile insurance package determined by an insurance package customization server,an insurance customer terminal,the insurance package customization server,a customer service terminal, anda computer network, andwherein the insurance customer terminal is connected to the computer network,wherein the automobile insurance package includes at least a first feature,wherein the insurance customer terminal comprises a display, an input device, a processor and a first memory, and is configured to;
allow an insurance customer to navigate using an internet browser to an insurance company web site,receive insurance customer identification information from the insurance customer, including at least one of a username and a password,transmit the customer identification information via the computer network,receive data corresponding to the automobile insurance package, wherein the data comprises at least a premium for the automobile insurance package,cause a presentation of the premium via the display,receive an indication from the insurance customer regarding a selection of the automobile insurance package,transmit via the computer network the indication from the insurance customer regarding the selection of the automobile insurance package, andwherein the insurance package customization server is coupled to the computer network, andwherein the insurance package customization server comprises a second memory and a plurality of processors configured to engage in parallel processing, and the insurance package customization server is configured to;
receive the insurance customer identification information,determine, via a data processing system, the automobile insurance package for the insurance customer using an optimization process,determine the premium for the automobile insurance package that includes the at least a first feature,transmit, to the insurance customer terminal via the computer network, the determined premium for the automobile insurance package,receive the indication from the insurance customer terminal regarding the selection of the automobile insurance package, andwherein the customer service terminal is coupled to the computer network, andwherein the customer service terminal comprises an input tool, a processor and a memory, and is configured to communicate with the insurance customer terminal and the insurance package customization server,wherein the first feature of the automobile insurance package provides that (a) upon enrollment the insurance customer will be granted at least one first deductible reduction in at least one deductible during an initial period of the automobile insurance package, and (b) when at least a first predetermined criteria is met the insurance customer will be granted an additional deductible reduction in at least one deductible during a second period of the automobile insurance package that follows the initial period of the automobile insurance package.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
System and methods provide customizable insurance according to consumer preferences. Demand simulators guide the creation of optimized packages of features, which consumers may select from to form an insurance package appropriate for their particular needs. Packages may be formed with a particular appeal to consumers with common needs, wants, or characteristics. In addition, methods and systems are provided for presenting insurance packages for consideration by customers over a network. Presented insurance packages may be formed through an optimization process or according to customer preferences.
126 Citations
51 Claims
-
1. An insurance article and insurance package customization system comprising:
-
an automobile covered by an automobile insurance package determined by an insurance package customization server, an insurance customer terminal, the insurance package customization server, a customer service terminal, and a computer network, and wherein the insurance customer terminal is connected to the computer network, wherein the automobile insurance package includes at least a first feature, wherein the insurance customer terminal comprises a display, an input device, a processor and a first memory, and is configured to; allow an insurance customer to navigate using an internet browser to an insurance company web site, receive insurance customer identification information from the insurance customer, including at least one of a username and a password, transmit the customer identification information via the computer network, receive data corresponding to the automobile insurance package, wherein the data comprises at least a premium for the automobile insurance package, cause a presentation of the premium via the display, receive an indication from the insurance customer regarding a selection of the automobile insurance package, transmit via the computer network the indication from the insurance customer regarding the selection of the automobile insurance package, and wherein the insurance package customization server is coupled to the computer network, and wherein the insurance package customization server comprises a second memory and a plurality of processors configured to engage in parallel processing, and the insurance package customization server is configured to; receive the insurance customer identification information, determine, via a data processing system, the automobile insurance package for the insurance customer using an optimization process, determine the premium for the automobile insurance package that includes the at least a first feature, transmit, to the insurance customer terminal via the computer network, the determined premium for the automobile insurance package, receive the indication from the insurance customer terminal regarding the selection of the automobile insurance package, and wherein the customer service terminal is coupled to the computer network, and wherein the customer service terminal comprises an input tool, a processor and a memory, and is configured to communicate with the insurance customer terminal and the insurance package customization server, wherein the first feature of the automobile insurance package provides that (a) upon enrollment the insurance customer will be granted at least one first deductible reduction in at least one deductible during an initial period of the automobile insurance package, and (b) when at least a first predetermined criteria is met the insurance customer will be granted an additional deductible reduction in at least one deductible during a second period of the automobile insurance package that follows the initial period of the automobile insurance package. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
-
-
7. An insurance package customization system comprising,
an insurance package customization server comprising, a plurality of processors configured to engage in parallel processing, and a memory, wherein the insurance package customization system is connected to a computer network, and the insurance package customization server is configured to: -
receive customer identification information from an insurance customer terminal through the computer network, determine, via a data processing system, an automobile insurance package that includes a plurality of insurance features to present to an insurance customer using an optimization process, wherein the automobile insurance package provides insurance for at least one automobile, determine a premium for the determined automobile insurance package, access the computer network, transmit data corresponding to the automobile insurance package, including at least the premium for the determined automobile insurance package, to the insurance customer terminal via the computer network for electronic display of the data corresponding to the automobile insurance package, cause a presentation of the premium via the insurance customer terminal, receive an indication from the insurance customer terminal that the automobile insurance package has been selected, wherein one of the plurality of insurance features provides; upon enrollment the insurance customer will be granted at least one first deductible reduction in at least one deductible during an initial period of the automobile insurance package, and when at least a first predetermined criteria is met the insurance customer will be granted an additional deductible reduction in at least one deductible during a second period of the automobile insurance package that follows the initial period of the automobile insurance package. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
-
-
16. An automobile insurance package customization system comprising,
an insurance package customization server comprising, a processor, and a memory, wherein the insurance package customization server is coupled to a computer network, and wherein the insurance package customization server is configured to: -
receive customer identification information from a terminal via the computer network, determine, via a data processing system, an automobile insurance package that includes a plurality of insurance features to present to an insurance customer using an optimization process, wherein the automobile insurance package provides insurance for at least one automobile, determine a premium for the determined automobile insurance package, access the computer network, transmit data corresponding to the automobile insurance package, including at least the premium for the determined automobile insurance package, to the terminal, cause a presentation of the premium via the terminal, receive an indication from the terminal that the insurance customer has selected the automobile insurance package, wherein one of the plurality of insurance features provides; upon enrollment the insurance customer will be granted at least one first deductible reduction in at least one deductible during an initial period of the automobile insurance package, and when at least a first predetermined criteria is met the insurance customer will be granted an additional deductible reduction in at least one deductible during a second period of the automobile insurance package that follows the initial period of the automobile insurance package. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
-
-
25. An automobile insurance package customization system comprising,
a processor, and a memory, wherein the insurance package customization system is coupled to a computer network, and wherein the insurance package customization system is configured to: -
determine, via a data processing system, an automobile insurance package that includes at least one insurance features using an optimization process, wherein the automobile insurance package provides insurance for at least one automobile, determine a premium for the determined automobile insurance package, access the computer network, transmit data corresponding to the determined automobile insurance package, including at least the premium for the determined automobile insurance package, to a terminal via the computer network, cause a presentation of the premium via the terminal, receive an indication of a selection of the automobile insurance package, wherein the at least one insurance features provides; upon enrollment an insured will be granted at least one first deductible reduction in at least one deductible during an initial period of the automobile insurance package, and when at least a first predetermined criteria is met the insured will be granted an additional deductible reduction in at least one deductible during a second period of the automobile insurance package that follows the initial period of the automobile insurance package. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
-
-
34. An insured article and insurance package customization system comprising:
-
an automobile insured by an automobile insurance package determined by the insurance package customization system, a wireless phone comprising a display, an input device, a processor and a first memory, an insurance package customization server comprising a second memory and a plurality of processors, and wherein the wireless phone is configured to; allow an insurance customer to navigate using an interne browser to an insurance company website, wirelessly transmit insurance customer identification information to the insurance package customization server via a network, receive data corresponding to the automobile insurance package that includes at least a first feature using an optimization process, wherein the data comprises at least a premium for the automobile insurance package, present the premium on the display, receive an indication from the insurance customer regarding a selection, modification or rejection of the automobile insurance package, transmit the insurance customer indication to the insurance package customization server via the network, wherein the insurance package customization server is configured to; receive the insurance customer identification information regarding the selection of the automobile insurance package, determine the premium for the automobile insurance package that includes the at least a first feature; transmit, to the wireless phone, the determined premium for the automobile insurance package, receive the insurance customer indication, and wherein the at least a first feature provides that (a) upon enrollment the insurance customer will be granted at least one first deductible reduction in at least one deductible during an initial period of the automobile insurance package, and (b) when at least a first predetermined criteria is met the insurance customer will be granted an additional deductible reduction in at least one deductible during a second period of the automobile insurance package that follows the initial period of the automobile insurance package. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
-
-
43. An insured article and insurance package customization system comprising:
-
an automobile covered by an automobile insurance package determined by an insurance package customization server, a desktop computer comprising; an electronic visual display, configured to display an offering for sale of the automobile insurance package, an input device, a processor and a first memory, the insurance package customization server comprising a second memory and at least one processor, and wherein the desktop computer is configured to; allow an insurance customer to navigate using an internet browser to an insurance company web site, wirelessly transmit insurance customer identification information to the insurance package customization server via the internet, receive data corresponding to the automobile insurance package that includes at least a first feature, wherein the data comprises at least a premium for the automobile insurance package, present the premium on the electronic visual display, receive an indication from the insurance customer regarding a selection of the automobile insurance package, transmit the insurance customer indication to the insurance package customization server via the internet, wherein the insurance package customization server is configured to; receive the insurance customer identification information, determine, via a data processing system, the automobile insurance package for the insurance customer using an optimization process, determine the premium for the automobile insurance package that includes the at least a first feature; and transmit, to the desktop computer, the determined premium for the automobile insurance package for the insurance customer, receive the insurance customer indication regarding the selection of the automobile insurance package, and wherein the first feature of the automobile insurance package provides, upon enrollment the insurance customer will be granted at least one first deductible reduction in at least one deductible during an initial period of the automobile insurance package, and when at least a first predetermined criteria is met the insurance customer will be granted an additional deductible reduction in at least one deductible during a second period of the automobile insurance package that follows the initial period of the automobile insurance package. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51)
-
Specification