Nationwide iPhone app is another reason to have an iPhone

Quincy Pince-Nez
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May 14, 2009
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We heard about this one a few months ago but it seems like it has finally hit the app store. Great idea for insurance companies and at the same time gives yet another reason to own an iPhone.

The flashlight function is a gimmick but starting a claim right from your device seems very cool.

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

Comments (8)

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | May 14, 2009 - 10:22pm

LOL, I find it quite humorous when Insurance companies say they are on your side. MMMMMK.

Robert (not verified) | May 14, 2009 - 11:33pm

This is great! iPhone can help you place the claim that it caused, since you, like an idiot, were on Facebook while driving. Since you already have your iPhone out, you can just go ahead and submit your claim after you update your Facebook status.

Freebies (not verified) | May 14, 2009 - 11:52pm

IT's just another step toward the SmartPhone ruling our lives, pretty soon you won't need to think about anything as your phone will do all the work for you.

On an Insurance side, at least if people have this app and follow the step by step guide to gathering information at the scene of an accident then the Insurance company will know they are going to get all the info they need.

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | May 15, 2009 - 1:46am

Nationwide is on your side.

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | May 15, 2009 - 6:05am

Useful, yes, but hardly worth posting about as yet another great reason to have an iPhone. Come on.

Ted Mackel (not verified) | May 16, 2009 - 8:53am

Great Application. The integration of the camera and GPS for taking down information at an accident scene is brilliant.

It will be interesting to see how many downloads they get in the next 30 days and if the "Farms" follow suit.

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | May 19, 2009 - 1:52pm

test

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | May 19, 2009 - 2:51pm

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