Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
The ADAS tipping point – are motor insurers ready as the technology finally goes mainstream?
Advanced driver assistance systems have been part of new vehicles for over a decade now, with these features becoming increasingly common as manufacturers look to gain competitive advantages over rivals.
Spotlight: Adas technology - Staying ahead of the curve
With the accelerating introduction of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems features, early understanding and reaction to the impact of this technology are critical in managing the customer experience and achieving the benefits it delivers through claim…
Spotlight: Adas technology - Educating policyholders on the repair process
By 2022 the European Union will make some advanced driver assistance systems mandatory for new cars. Ed Murray asks how the market is preparing for this and how it is keeping up with the current Adas equipped cars in the car park
Trade Voice: ABI’s James Dalton on the opportunities to reset the GI dial in 2021
James Dalton, director of general insurance policy at the Association of British Insurers, previews a packed 2021 agenda that could shape the future of the industry for years to come as it emerges from Covid-19’s long shadow.
Take part in Post's Adas survey 2020
Post, in association with National Windscreens, invites industry professionals to take part in our latest Adas survey.
Future Focus 2030: The insurance eco-systems podcast - the evolution of collaboration
It is the year 2030 and the last decade has seen the insurance eco-system evolve as quickly in 10 years as it had previously done in the last century.
Fully Comp episode 5: The insurance challenges of automated lane keeping systems
Welcome to the fifth episode of Fully Comp, Insurance Post’s new regular video series tackling some of the biggest issues in insurance.
Thatcham aims to tackle assisted driving confusion with scoring system
Confusion around assisted driving systems fuelled in part by carmakers’ marketing must be tackled in order to avert serious road collisions, Thatcham Research has warned as it unveils a new safety scoring system.
ALKS cannot be classified as 'fully automated' warn insurers as driver charged in Uber case
As the driver in a fatal autonomous Uber car crash from 2018 was charged with negligent homicide, the insurance industry has warned more needs to be done before introducing Automated Lane Keeping Systems onto UK roads next year.
Thatcham publishes requirements for repair of ADAS vehicles
Thatcham releases insurance industry requirements for the safe repair of ADAS-equipped vehicles.
Future Focus 2030: The future of motor podcast - the road map to change
It is the year 2030. As the demands for a green economy has intensified the government has announced the ban on selling new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars in the UK will be brought forward from 2035 to this year (2030). Concerns still exist over electric…
Future Focus 2030: The future of motor
In the first of a new monthly series, Post looks into the future at how the insurance market might change, with each part focusing on a specific issue. For the first instalment, Jonathan Swift fast forwards a decade to report on the changing face of the…
Motor Insurance World Live video presentation: The car is the star
Motor insurance companies have long focused on rating factors such as a driver’s age, occupation and where they live.
Motor Mouth Podcast 8: The car is the star!
Content director Jonathan Swift sits down with Lexis Nexis’ senior director of personal lines insurance Martyn Mathews to discuss the latest in car technology innovation and how the connected car of the future will provide reliable, real-time data sets…
Motor Mouth Podcast 7: From motor to battery – The evolution of motors and motor insurance
Is 2020 the year that the electric car revolution really takes off? The next decade will certainly be an exciting time for the automotive industry as Britain’s road network changes to a model of transport. Jonathan Swift, content director for Insurance…
Motor Mouth Podcast 3: Car repairs in the digital age
In the third of our series of podcasts with Motor Insurance World speakers Mike Partridge, paint and body business manager at Volkswagen UK, is interviewed by Post’s content director Jonathan Swift, outlining what challenges insurers can expect to come…
Blog: Adas data shortage for insurance is about to get sorted
Advanced safety features not only differ in performance and description among different manufacturers, but even among models by the same car manufacturer. Andrew Ballard, senior global product manager at Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, believes deep data…
Volkswagen debuts repair platform for insurer use
Volkswagen Group has launched a 'paint and body platform' to keep insurers and the repair network up to date with its latest developments and technology updates.
Blog: Automotive technology must be managed to ensure it minimises risk on the road
By 2020, 40% of cars on the road will have some sort of advanced driver assistance systems installed, but Neil Atherton, sales and marketing director at Autoglass, asks if insurers are even aware if these systems are switched on and calibrated correctly…
Spotlight: Autonomous Vehicles: The insurance implications of a driverless marine cargo market
Similarly to developments in the auto industry, unmanned seafaring vessels could become prevalent in the future. But today the trend is towards partial autonomy. Valerie Hart looks at the prospects of improving vessel performance and safety, hurdles, and…
Interview: Jonathan Hewett, Thatcham CEO
Jonathan Hewett replaced Peter Shaw as CEO of Thatcham Research in January this year. He spoke to Post about Thatcham’s 50th anniversary, vehicle 2.0 and the trends in the motor industry.
Q&A: Jeffrey Skelton, Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions
Jeffrey Skelton has worked for Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions for more than 17 years and in July was appointed as managing director for insurance for UK and Ireland. Harry Curtis spoke to him about his career to date and future plans.
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…
Advertising Feature: Is a lack of expertise at bodyshops putting drivers at risk?
New technology can save lives, but Neil Atherton, sales and marketing director at Autoglass, fears a lack of expertise at bodyshops could put drivers at risk and lead to increased insurance claims.