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Nationwide Insurance Promoting New iPhone Application

Tuesday May 12, 2009 11:32 am PDT by Eric Slivka
Nationwide Insurance last month released Nationwide Mobile [App Store, Free], an iPhone application designed to assist those who have been involved in a traffic accidents. While the application offers several features for Nationwide customers that aid them in finding towing companies and starting the claims process, many of the features in the application's "Accident Toolkit" can guide any driver through the steps that need to be taken following an accident and assist with documenting the details of the accident.

Features
* Calls emergency services
* Helps connect Nationwide customers with towing
* Helps you collect and exchange accident info
* Stores your insurance info for easy lookup
* Helps Nationwide customers start the claims process
* Locates Nationwide agents near you
* Takes accident photos and lets you record details
* Handy flashlight function for rainy nights or anytime

Last week, Nationwide also began advertising Nationwide Mobile with a television commercial, promoting it as the first claims application for the iPhone from an insurance company:

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RodThePlod
Posted: 36 months ago
Huh?! Does she say "You've crashed into a TRAIN"?!?!

Or is it me ears!?

:)

RTP.
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Mac-Addict
Posted: 36 months ago
My name is Kathy and I'm such a **** driver I crash very regularly, so much so I need to download an app to keep track of them.
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Mykbibby
Posted: 36 months ago
Cool concept, but I don't think I could rely on assistance for a car accident on some buggy iPhone app.
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stridemat
Posted: 36 months ago
Unless your phone is in your pocket/ handbag in the car (mine is always in a pocket near the dash) wouldn't it not after a crash be in pieces over the road/ in your car????
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portishead
Posted: 36 months ago
It's not the worst idea ever. Give them credit for at least trying something. Insurance companies suck.
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CocoaPuffs
Posted: 36 months ago
Unfortunately, having an iPhone app doesn't improve where it counts, which is becoming a more reliable insurance company.
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Fuchal
Posted: 36 months ago

Unfortunately, having an iPhone app doesn't improve where it counts, which is becoming a more reliable insurance company.


Or a driver that doesn't crash into things.
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Eyedn
Posted: 36 months ago
Now if they would bring an iphone app for banking, (along with natwest, rbs & lloyds) that would be very handy.

I can see it now, "i was just checking what to do in a crash on my iphone then bam!"
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Cartoonkid
Posted: 36 months ago

I can see it now, "i was just checking what to do in a crash on my iphone then bam!"


LOL! Can you say self-fulfilling prophecy? Maybe that's Nationwide's ploy.

Besides, who wants an app that you can't use? Once you download it, you gotta run out and have an accident so you can try out all the cool features, right? :D
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Eyedn
Posted: 36 months ago

LOL! Can you say self-fulfilling prophecy? Maybe that's Nationwide's ploy.

Besides, who wants an app that you can't use? Once you download it, you gotta run out and have an accident so you can try out all the cool features, right? :D


Haha, exactly....!

Banks these days, what are they up to??
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