Nationwide Insurance Promoting New iPhone Application

MacRumors · May 12, 2009, 01:44 PM

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.

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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:

Article Link: Nationwide Insurance Promoting New iPhone Application

RodThePlod · May 12, 2009, 01:57 PM

Huh?! Does she say "You've crashed into a TRAIN"?!?!

Or is it me ears!?

RTP.

Mac-Addict · May 12, 2009, 01:58 PM

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.

Mykbibby · May 12, 2009, 02:20 PM

Cool concept, but I don't think I could rely on assistance for a car accident on some buggy iPhone app.

stridemat · May 12, 2009, 02:22 PM

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????

portishead · May 12, 2009, 02:39 PM

It's not the worst idea ever. Give them credit for at least trying something. Insurance companies suck.

sushi · May 13, 2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RodThePlod

Huh?! Does she say "You've crashed into a TRAIN"?!?!

Or is it me ears!?

That's what I heard.

From what I've seen, if you crash into a train and survive the last thing you are going to think about is contacting the insurance company.

First, you will be looking for a place to clean your drawers.

nagromme · May 13, 2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sushi

From what I've seen, if you crash into a train and survive the last thing you are going to think about is contacting the insurance company.)

But the FIRST thing (after pushing your insides into a comfier position) you are going to think about will be getting pictures of the amazing event to show your friends. Nationwide even thought of that!

(It actually sounds like a fairly complete and well-done app, and most accidents are fender-benders that wouldn't disable a phone, after all. Still THE most important function of the app wasn't listed: add to Nationwide name recognition. Fair enough--it's free!)

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Originally Posted by spazzcat

I'm not sure this is true...but I can't wait for the Apple ad, so you hit a train and now there is an app for that...

RodThePlod · May 13, 2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nagromme

Still THE most important function of the app wasn't listed: add to Nationwide name recognition. Fair enough--it's free!)

No, No, No... I thought the most important function was... the Flashlight!

RTP.

djmayne2001 · May 14, 2009, 09:00 AM

nice idea but useless app.

SpitzerCR · May 14, 2009, 11:57 AM

"new iphone app causes mass amounts of single vehicle crashes"

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