Telematics
Five trends for 2015: Looking to the future
With 2014 receding into the distance, Post took a moment to consider which – if any – of the trends that emerged in 2014 will reach fruition in the next 12 months. Will Back to the Future’s vision of streets awash with hover boards become a reality? Will…
Fraud Focus: The key issues on the horizon
What measures, technology and legal reforms will be changing the landscape of fraud in 2015?
First phase of government telematics review to report in April
The first phase of the government’s review into the potential of telematics to improve safety for young drivers will be delivered in April, according to the Minister of State for the Department for Transport Baroness Kramer.
Notable rate rises unlikely in 2015 despite hardening UK market
The soft UK insurance market has been tipped to harden in 2015, although there is still insufficient “pain” across the industry to spark material rate increases, according to sector commentators.
Insure The Box sales clears the way for XL takeover of Catlin
Catlin’s sale of Box Innovation Group to Aioi Nissay Dowa clears the way for its own acquisition by XL, although shareholders may need to be placated according to analysts.
Catlin in 'advanced discussions' to sell Insure the Box
Catlin Group has confirmed it is in advanced negotiations regarding the sale of its interest in Box Innovation Group.
The POST Power List 2014
After much deliberation, Post finally reveals the top 10 shining lights of the insurance industry, along with details of who we think would play them in a movie of their life, to complete the Post Power List.
UK insurers undeterred on sharing society progress despite international Uber concerns
The banning of Uber in several territories will not deter the UK insurance industry's engagement with sharing economy companies, according to commentators, with telematics providers tipped to help small car-sharing organisations obtain cover.
C-Suite Insurer: Vive la revolution
Technological advances mean the insurance industry is on the cusp of something new and exciting
Insurers challenge 'wait and see' image and take action on technology
Insurers are increasingly looking to invest in or acquire digital start-ups to provide the expertise they need to pursue their ambitions in this sector, according to market insiders.
Bangkok Insurance joins Scope Technologies for telematics push
Bangkok Insurance has teamed up with Scope Technologies to provide telematics to commercial fleets.
Octo adds services to CDL telematics hub
Octo Telematics has partnered with software provider CDL to combine its solutions with the CDL telematics hub and make them available to UK insurance retailers.
Biba outlines spending priorities ahead of Autumn Statement
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has set out its spending priorities for the forthcoming Autumn Statement highlighting apprenticeships, flood defence spending and Insurance Premium Tax relief on telematics products for young drivers as its…
Legal Update: Autonomous Vehicles: Motor evolution is imminent
Nick Rogers explores the coming changes to insurance that driverless cars will bring
Claims Club News: Connected-home devices could cut claims costs
Insurers can proactively reduce their claims costs by encouraging the uptake of connected-home devices, according to Ninety Consulting’s Geoff Knott.
Digital Insurance and Technology Awards 2014: Winners Revealed
Post’s Digital Insurance and Technology Awards took place last night at the Royal Garden Hotel in London. The event recognised the increasing role that technology plays in enabling those in the insurance industry to streamline their processes, innovate,…
Assurant Solutions launches connected home division
Assurant Solutions has launched a division to offer protection for people living in connected homes.
Insurance Technology 2014: Insurers must find right 'currency' to widen telematics appeal
Incentive-based telematics schemes can go beyond the young driver market, but insurers must choose the right “currency” to appeal to different demographics, according to SSP’s head of data services strategy Adrian Coupland.
Insurance Technology 2014: Telematics integration must appeal to customer
Technological innovation in the telematics space is worthless unless it appeals to the end consumer.
Australia's first telematics app created by Wunelli
Wunelli has created Australia’s first smartphone telematics app for motor insurance after teaming up with telematics insurer Insurance Box.
Clarke appointed to lead Allianz's retail telematics strategy
Allianz has appointed Glen Clarke as head of telematics in the retail division.
IWDC14: Acquisition boom predicted as insurers look to bolster digital strategies
Digital start-up companies, telematics providers and aggregators are being increasingly targeted for acquisition by insurers that are planning to establish a stronger foothold within the evolving digital environment.
Insurers back insurance premium tax waiver for young telematics users
Report revives young driver debate amid claims it was ‘buried’
More Than partners with Trak Global on telematics product
More Than has launched a telematics product in partnership with Trak Global to help reduce the cost of motor insurance for young, inexperienced drivers.