Telematics
More Than launches telematics app
More Than has launched a telematics app giving drivers up to 20% off their car insurance after it has analysed their driving technique for 200 miles.
DfT demands more telematics research before young driver safety green paper
Insurers warn telematics is not a ‘silver bullet’ as long wait for paper continues.
Young driver debate welcomed despite lack of progress on green paper
Companies in attendance at a Westminster Hall debate on young driver safety have welcomed the opportunity to engage in a collaborative industry discussion, but questioned the prolonged delay of a green paper on the issue.
ABI’s Evans slams lack of political courage on young drivers
The Association of British Insurers has condemned stalled progress on a government green paper investigating updated rules for young drivers.
ABI to defend merits of driving curfew at Westminster talks
The Association of British Insurers has reiterated its backing for the introduction of a curfew for young drivers in the face of growing calls from telematics firms for government to scrap the proposed scheme.
Wunelli adds support to non-curfew solution ahead of government debate
Wunelli is calling on government to introduce policy adjustments as opposed to implementing a nighttime curfew for young drivers, ahead of a Westminster debate with telematics providers next week.
Admiral guarantees premium discounts for users of new app
Admiral teamed up with telematics provider Wunelli to launch its ‘AppyDriver’ smartphone app in a bid to reward safer driving with discounted premiums.
Telematics policies increased 61% in 18 months, Biba research shows
The number of live telematics policies increased by 116 000 between 2012 and 2013, according to research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Trak reinforces insurance presence with McSorely hire
Telematics service provider Trak Global Solutions has appointed Jason McSorley to the role of insurance solutions director with immediate effect.
Gender Directive: One year on
Just over 12 months after its implementation, has the Gender Directive impacted the industry as strongly as expected? And what has it meant for the progress of telematics?
Telematics providers push for young driver curfew plans to be scrapped
Green paper on young driver safety postponed indefinitely ahead of debate.
Fraud Focus: Keeping pace in the fraud fight
The world of insurance fraud is fast paced and getting even faster. If you thought 2013 was interesting then 2014 certainly should not disappoint when it comes to change in the fight against fraud. Are you ready?
Europe: Ecall opportunities
What does the long-anticipated road safety initiative Ecall – set to be introduced across the EU in October 2015 – mean for the insurance industry?
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 19/26 December 2013
Penny is always excited to hear about the latest technology, and was therefore intrigued by reports from Octo telematics that the firm had built its own crash simulator capable of tossing and turning brave volunteers to replicate dramatic car accidents.
International: Europe boards the telematics train
European powerhouse Germany is the latest country to show an appetite for collecting driving data. But the global spread isn’t stopping there.
Review of the Year: General Insurance: A year of red tape
With the implementation of the Jackson reforms and the start of twin peaks regulation, reform and regulation dominated a mixed 2013 for the general insurance sector
Insurance and the 'Internet of Everything'
In October, research organisation Gartner declared the start of the ‘Digital Industrial Economy'.
Europe: Telematics around the world
"Black", "box" and "technology" have become buzzwords for the insurance industry, with firms of all stripes seeking to incorporate more data into both their underwriting and claims processes to give insurers a better idea of customer risks.
Blog: Could the UK follow New Zealand's lead and embrace driving curfews?
As the festive season gets into full swing, several insurers are already issuing warnings to policyholders about the dangers of “riskmas”.
C-Suite: The spotlight keeps shining
The industry must keep doing the right thing for consumers under the glare of government, says Paul Geddes, chief executive, Direct line Group.
Industry split on telematics data sharing amid anti-competitiveness concerns
Telematics data expected to become ‘ubiquitous’ within the next decade.
Telematics data will never belong to insurers, claims Tesco Insurance MD
Insurers should abandon their concerns around the ownership of telematics data, Karl Bedlow, managing director of Tesco Insurance, has claimed.
SSP unveils Covéa and Sabre as telematics panel insurers
Covéa Insurance and Sabre have become the first insurers to join the panel behind technology firm SSP’s Soteria Drive telematics solution, which is to be sold via high-street brokers.
Aviva app rates Norfolk drivers as among the least safe in the UK
Drivers in Norfolk are among the least safe in the UK, according to analysis from Aviva’s drive app.