DropIn, an insurtech start-up that provides an on-demand, live video platform for the insurance industry, has named industry veteran Emilio Figueroa as it new CEO of insurance.

DropIn helps insurance companies with claims by giving them access to streaming live video and photos from drones. The platform also includes a fleet of “Droperators” that function as an on-demand workforce to pilot the drones.

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Figueroa has more than 27 years of experience in the commercial property and casualty space. Prior to his appointment at DropIn, he led the creation of an insurance program for a risk-management venture firm.

“I am honored to be joining DropIn at such a turning point, and I am looking forward to my new role and the opportunities that lie ahead,” Figueroa said. “It’s very exciting to be leading a company that is taking part in the shape of the future of the insurance industry. The fact that DropIn can provide real-time remote claim management from drones, during our current climate state, is game-changing.”


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