Introducing IQL

Insurance Qualification Lens (IQL) is a smart tech solution, part of Zendrive’s Mobility Risk Intelligence (MRI) platform. IQL enables Advertisers (for example, companies selling insurance) to offer personalized quotes to safe drivers based on their actual driving behavior. Advertisers can target millions of consumers through Zendrive’s mobile application partners (also called publishers) with embedded digital test drive experiences. Our aim is to ensure a quick and simple IQL integration experience (for both iOS and Android) for our publisher partners.

Our in-depth Integration Guide offers feature descriptions, UX designs, code snippets, and links to implementation references and application UX, to help simplify the integration process.

IQL Publisher Integration Architecture

IQL - Key Role Players

The following are the key players in the IQL platform:

  1. App Publishers: The app publisher displays product advertisements on some of the most widely-used apps in the world. Through IQL, the app publisher can target the most qualified leads for auto insurance with their advertisements. The publisher stands to gain high-margin revenue, while offering added value to their app network.

  2. Advertisers: Advertisers (for example, companies selling insurance), need more qualified leads for their business. By identifying the least risk-averse drivers, IQL enables Advertisers to convert more leads at lower costs.

    Advertisers can now offer their prospects a digital test drive experience at the point of sale, during which time the embedded IQL collects data on their driving behavior. Advertisers can use this data to identify the best drivers and offer them competitive, fair and accurately priced policies.

    IQL helps Advertisers to build a robust lead generation engine that:

    • Identifies the most qualified leads.

    • Improves overall customer lifecycle experiences by keeping them informed, engaged and rewarded.

  3. Drivers: People who sign up for a digital test drive stand to gain from discounted and fair-priced auto policies, based on their driving behavior.

  4. Zendrive: Zendrive's SDK is the engine behind the embedded IQL. Zendrive's servers analyze the data that IQL collects, and scores the drives based on various risky driving factors. The SDK then publishes these insights on the Zendrive Dashboard for the Advertiser's benefit.

How IQL Works

Here's how IQL works, step-by-step:

  1. Advertiser Becomes IQL Member: Advertiser obtains access to Zendrive's vast publisher network, through which they can provide personalized embedded experiences within several consumer apps. ‍

  2. Prospects Sign Up For Digital Test Drive: Embedded in-app advertisements direct prospects to sign up for a digital test drive experience.

  3. IQL Assigns Risk Scores: IQL analyzes and scores driving behavior for each trip, based on the following data points:

    • Drive time

    • Distance driven

    • Driving speed

    • Risky driving events (hard brake, rapid acceleration, phone usage, and so on.)

    • Hard braking

    • Distracted driving

    These data points, when gathered and calibrated, and converted into a driver-risk score based on the advertiser's specific requirements, in turn, evaluate and measure the driver’s behavior. ‍

  4. IQL Qualifies Prospects Using Overall Risk Score: IQL assigns an overall risk score to prospects after accumulating 15-45 days' worth of driving data. IQL uses this score to qualify or disqualify the prospect for a discounted offer, based on their degree of driving risk. Qualified prospects get a personalized quote through which they can save 10-40% on insurance costs.

IQL FAQ

This page contains the questions frequently posed to IQL Publishers. Publishers may utilize these FAQs to compile their own FAQs to present to their users. If you have a question that is not on this page, please drop a note to Zendrive Support. We will be sure to get back to you with the answers you need.

What is the Zendrive IQL Program?

The Zendrive IQL Program is a usage/behavior-based insurance program created in collaboration with our partner, Zendrive. Depending on the specific program, it allows you to get a fairer insurance rate that’s priced based on either how you drive or your mileage. On the contrary, many traditional insurance policies include premiums priced on other factors that have nothing to do with your driving behavior (that is, your credit score, location, or age).

The Zendrive IQL Program is leveling the auto insurance playing field by first understanding how you drive, then calculating your insurance rate more fairly according to your behavior. You can simply connect to the Zendrive IQL Program in the app, start tracking your driving habits, and find out if you qualify for a lower insurance rate (without any obligation to buy).

How does the Zendrive IQL Program work?

Once you sign up for the Zendrive IQL Program via the app, simply drive as you normally would for a period of at least 30 days, making sure your smartphone is with you and you’re connected to the app.

Over the test drive experience, the Zendrive IQL Program will determine your average driving score based on factors like your speed, how you handle your vehicle, and your level of focus. The better your driving score, the more you could potentially save on a policy. Once the trial is over, you can immediately check whether you qualify for a discounted auto insurance rate, get a quote, then decide whether or not to buy a policy.

What does the Zendrive IQL Program track?

During the test drive period, the Zendrive IQL Program will track your mileage and how you drive. Data such as the routes you frequently take and your average speed are used to better understand your habits, determine how safe you are behind the wheel, and calculate your average driving score. Driving data collected is only shared anonymously with insurance partners to determine whether you qualify for a personalized insurance offer based on your driving score.

Am I guaranteed a better rate with the Zendrive IQL Program?

You aren’t guaranteed a better rate by using the Zendrive IQL Program. However, throughout the test drive experience, you’ll get helpful driving tips to help you drive more safely, and increase your chances of getting a lower insurance rate or discounts in the future.

Where can I download the the Zendrive IQL Program application?

There’s no need to download another application; the Zendrive IQL Program is part of your favorite application. Simply download the publisher application on the App Store or Google Play store and create an account or log in. If you’re having trouble with your favorite application or the Zendrive IQL Program, contact our support.

Is the Zendrive IQL Program available in my state?

The Zendrive IQL Program is available in most states. Availability can vary by state over time based on insurer participation.