Okay, it may be a little farfetched that Nationwide Insurance read my blog post on industries that need to meet the internet, but I wanted to give them some props as an insurance company that is at least trying to make it easier on their users.
My sister just pointed out to me that Nationwide has released an iPhone app for their customers. According to their site it,
- Calls emergency services
- Helps you collect and exchange accident info
- Stores your insurance and vehicle info for easy lookup
- Locates Nationwide agents near you
- Takes and stores accident photos
- Converts your iPhone into a handy flashlight
- Helps connect you with towing services*
- Helps you start the Nationwide claims process*
- Finds Nationwide Blue RibbonSM Repair Facilities*
All I can say is props to them and I could have used this last summer when a rock cracked our windshield, or last fall when my landlord ran into my car, or last winter when my landlord ran into my car AGAIN, or the other weekend when my husband ran the car into a pole...
*** Update ***
I tweeted about this post, and look at the reply I got!
Again, kudos to Nationwide! Any small, medium or large business should be on Twitter if for no other reason that to look out for people mentioning them.
