USA: Insurance discounts for customers using connected accessories

In the United States, the use of connected accessories enables policyholders to benefit from a discount on their insurance policy. The American insurer, John Hancock Financial, has offered premium reductions on all life policies to policyholders who agree to engage in a regular physical activity. This activity is assessed by an accessory connected to the insurer's database: a watch, a fitness bracelet, a smartphone,...

Other benefits include discounts and vouchers to use on e-commerce sites or online hotel reservations.

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