Telematics
Towergate telematics offering implicated in teen driving deaths
A coroner is to write to Towergate Smart Motor with concerns about telematics rules following the death of two teenagers who sped home to meet the curfew set by their insurer.
Q&A: Andy Watson: Happy days
Andy Watson reflects on his short time in charge of Ageas UK and discusses market issues, including the referral fees ban, regulation, telematics and recent job cuts in the sector.
Relocation: The ex-pat factor
Following the news Allianz Insurance chief executive Andrew Torrance is moving to the US, Post quizzed senior British insurance professionals who have moved overseas on what he can expect.
Drivestyle launches mile-by-mile telematics product
Coverbox brand Drivestyle.co.uk has unveiled a new car cover that allows customers to purchase car insurers in bundles reflecting how far they drive.
Octo Telematics moves frontline operation from Rome to London
Italy-based telematics systems provider Octo Telematics has relocated its frontline operation from Rome to London in a bid to take advantage of opportunities in the burgeoning UK telematics market and to build stronger ties with both the insurance and…
Octo eyes up UK telematics opportunities
Telematics systems provider Octo Telematics has relocated its frontline operation from Italy to London in a bid to take advantage of opportunities in the burgeoning UK telematics market and to build stronger ties with both the insurance and manufacturing…
Zurich and Carrot launch smart car Initiative
Zurich and Carrot Insurance are targeting learner drivers with a pilot scheme where participants get a smart car.
Insurers urged to develop telematics as young driver green paper delayed
Insurers frustrated as Department for Transport announces hold-up.
Tesco Bank launches telematics offering
Tesco Bank has launched a telematics product for drivers aged 17 to 25. The product is administered by Insure The Box and underwritten by Catlin and Great Lakes Reinsurance.
Insurers must prepare for telematics boom
Insurers should not lose sight of the opportunities presented by telematics in light of recent changes in consumer attitude, a panel of experts said today.
Direct Line enters telematics world
Direct Line has launched a telematics product available via both a black box, with technology provided by Tracker, and an app across its motor insurance brands.
Claims Club Monthly Missive: Young driver safety consultation delayed
The issue of road safety, along with flooding and whiplash, has been at the top of the agenda when it comes to the insurance industry’s engagement with politicians.
Mydrive hires former EE director
Insurance telematics specialist Mydrive Solutions has appointed Anthony Keyworth as chief operating officer.
Indian insurers trial telematics
A box which monitors driver's behaviour to help adjust premiums is being trialled by several insurers in India.
Former Carole Nash director unveils Girls Drive Better telematics
Former Carole Nash commercial director Simon Jackson has pulled back the curtain on a new telematics offering focusing on 17-25 female drivers.
Drive Like a Girl joins Confused's motor insurer panel
Confused has added telematics player Drive Like a Girl to its panel of motor insurers.
Fleet UK launches telematics product for SME fleets
THB Group subsidiary Fleet UK has teamed up with sister company Cardinus, Zurich and telematics consultancy JGCH, to launch a telematics solution for small to medium sized fleets.
Your Say: Setting telematics standards
The global not-for-profit organisation serving the insurance and related industries, Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development, recently announced its plans to bring together a working group made up of insurers, carriers and third…
Trimble tops the commercial fleet telematics leaderboard, claims survey
Telematics provider Trimble has been ranked top of ABI Research’s competitive assessment of the commercial fleet telematics industry, with Telogis and Omnitracs occupying second and third places respectively.
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Market Moves: Insurers and brokers make new hires, with some top-level appointments
It was even between insurers and brokers this week in recruiting stakes, as Simply Health filled the void left by its departing CEO and Bluefin made four hires within its professions division. Hires were finalised at Hyperion’s underwriting arm Dual and…
Interview: Sandy Dunn and Penny Searles: Driving force
With the revival of telematics set to change the face of motor insurance underwriting, Wunelli founder Sandy Dunn and managing director Penny Searles explain why they believe their firm is in the driving seat in this sector.