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Blog: Advancements in vehicle technology - are insurers keeping up?
Fifty years ago, as the first Ford Capris, Austin Maxis and Aston Martin DBS V8s arrived on the UK’s forecourts, Thatcham Research was established to improve vehicle safety standards and contain claims cost. However Graham Gibson, chief claims officer at…
This week in Post: Culture vultures
At the Monte Carlo annual rendezvous this week, Lloyd’s chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown said the corporation was ready to “hang” perpetrators of bad behaviour after its culture survey revealed some “sobering” results.
Thatcham publishes guidelines for autonomous vehicles
Thatcham has published guidelines to help transition vehicles from assisted to automated driving.
Blog: Post trials a driverless car
Driverless technology will shape the future of motor insurance. Thatcham offered Post the chance to trial a driverless car at a test track in Nuneaton, and see how the technology will change over the next six years.
Direct Line motor head warns of 'dangerous' autonomous vehicle tipping point
The tipping point between level two and level three automation is a potentially dangerous place, according to the head of motor at Direct Line.
Insurers need to raise awareness on keyless car thefts
Insurers and manufactures have to educate customers on the risks of keyless car thefts, a conference heard.
Q&A: National Windscreen managing director Jan Teo
Having taking over the reins of National Windscreens as managing director in 2018, Jan Teo spoke to Jonathan Swift about what attracted her to the role; the challenges the business faces and what it is like being caught up in a motor manufacturer space…
Insurers issue motor claims inflation warning over new technology
Exclusive: The complexity of repairing semi-autonomous vehicles has seen claims inflation rise significantly in the past year, insurers have warned.
Analysis: Joining forces on Adas: How motor manufacturers are looking to work with insurers on driver safety
As insurers complain of double-digit increases in repair costs as a result of advanced driver assistance systems, Edward Murray spoke to motor manufacturers about why the underwriting focus needs to move from the driver to the vehicle.
Driverless experts split over ‘manual’ driver premiums
A move towards autonomous vehicles could lower premiums for drivers of non-autonomous cars, but insurers remain split over the issue.
Drivers in autonomous vehicles 'shouldn't be held liable'
Drivers of fully automated vehicles should not be held liable for accidents involving their cars while technology is in charge, says the Association of British Insurers and Thatcham Research.
Industry pays tribute to former Thatcham CEO, Peter Shaw
Tributes have flooded in from across the industry to Peter Shaw, former CEO of Thatcham Research, whose death was announced on Monday.
Thatcham CEO Peter Shaw passes away
Thatcham Research's former CEO Peter Shaw has died.
Thatcham appoints Jonathan Hewett as CEO
Thatcham Research has appointed Jonathan Hewett as CEO, replacing Peter Shaw.
Week in Post: Spotlight falls on Banks
The spotlight has been on Arron Banks this week but we've also seen some major business acquisitions.
Q&A: Matthew Avery and Graham Gibson, Thatcham
As cars move towards automation, Jen Frost spoke to Graham Gibson, chairman of Thatcham Research and Allianz’s chief claims officer, and Matthew Avery, director of insurance research at Thatcham Research, about how the UK research centre is working with…
Driverless experts: Autonomy to lead to ‘brutal’ insurer consolidation
Autonomy experts expect the advent of driverless cars to result in massive amounts of consolidation and change in the motor market, with mid-size personal lines players most at risk.
Thatcham Research awards Automotive Academy graduates
Thatcham Research held its annual apprentice graduation and award ceremony yesterday, which formed part of ABP’s Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards.
Thatcham CEO Shaw steps down due to ill-health
Thatcham Research CEO Peter Shaw is stepping down from his role with immediate effect due to ill-health.
Thatcham appoints Graham Gibson as chairman of its board
Thatcham Research has appointed Graham Gibson as the new chairman of its board.
Spotlight on ADAS: Is everyone ready for ADAS?
As assistance systems are making cars safer, but also more costly to repair, insurers would love a database listing which features are fitted on which vehicles - but motor manufacturers aren’t sharing that information yet
Clearer definition of autonomous driving needed: Thatcham
The government needs to clearly define what constitutes autonomous driving in order that insurers can properly determine liability, a conference heard.
Thatcham sets out driverless cars assessment criteria
Thatcham Research has set out a list of criteria to assess cars marked as “autonomous” or “driverless”.
Spotlight: ADAS webinar: Negotiating the potholes of automated driving
A panel of motor experts discussed the challenges of repairing cars equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, at a webinar organised by Post in association with Auto Windscreens.