Zurich partners with Nearmap

Zurich North America and Nearmap, a provider of property and location intelligence for insurers, have announced an integration that brings Nearmap AI-enhanced data and property insights directly into Zurich’s U.S. Middle Market underwriting platform.

Delivered via the Betterview platform by Nearmap, the technology integration makes it possible for Zurich Middle Market underwriters to access regularly updated property details such as high-resolution aerial imagery, roof condition scores, signs of deferred maintenance and other risk indicators that even on-site physical inspections could not deliver.

During the initial, limited rollout, Zurich underwriters were able to identify risks that may have been overlooked or misinterpreted using conventional methods.

“This is part of our dedication to being inventive to make underwriters smarter and faster in their analysis and broker consultations. Integrating these insights directly into our underwriting enablement platform reduces friction, supports simplification and ultimately helps us deliver more value to our customers.” – Alex Wells, Head of U.S. Middle Market at Zurich North America.

“Zurich is proving what’s possible when insurers move beyond experimentation and fully operationalize AI and frequently updated aerial imagery at scale. With direct access to high-resolution imagery, captured and owned by Nearmap, Zurich gains a level of certainty and consistency that traditional methods like satellite data or fragmented public records simply can’t provide. Analyzed through the Betterview platform, this proprietary content powers precise, AI-driven property intelligence, enabling Zurich’s underwriters to lead with confidence and precision.” – David Tobias, Chief Product Officer at Nearmap.