Telematics
Video - Octo Telematics: Telematics: A niche for young drivers?
Telematics began its journey in the specialist niche of young drivers. But is predicted to move into the mainstream in the future.
Video - Octo Telematics: Telematics - an attractive proposition
According to research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, the number of live telematics policies increased by 116 000 between 2012 and 2013. While the number of telematics providers also increased from 10 in 2012 to 15 in 2013.
In Series: Data: Down the data rabbit hole
Data is expected to drive change in the insurance industry, with greater volumes set to create distinct opportunities.
Video: Octo Telematics: The future of the motor insurance market
Telematics is one of the latest insurance buzzwords. Its use in vehicles is being touted as one of the keys to the future of the motor manufacturing market and, therefore, the future of the insurance motor market.
Fraud Focus: Catching up with motor fraud
Are the days of motor insurance fraudsters numbered? Playing devil’s advocate, you might be forgiven for thinking that is the case.
In Series: Data: Weeding out fraud
With organised fraud costing the insurance industry an estimated £392m a year, is increased use of data the key to winning the battle?
C-Suite – Insurer: Where will the tech journey lead?
Insurers should be looking to seize upon the opportunities presented by telematics and driverless cars.
Fleet broker fitting all vehicles with cameras
Motor fleet broker Just Fleet is to become the first business to fit all vehicles with front-facing accident cameras.
Innovation Group report highlights motor market evolution
Insurers must do more to put the customer at the heart of motor insurance following a year of unprecedented reform, according to Innovation Group sales director Ian Bowen.
Telematics: Asian appetite
The sophisticated use of data and technology are becoming necessities for insurers globally. Andrew Tjaardstra investigates how the insurance telematics market might develop in Asia over the next five years
C-Suite – Insurer: Regulation through collaboration
All parties have a role to play in order to achieve improved regulation of the motor insurance market.
Octo buyer to utilise telematics nous to penetrate Russian market
Renova Group is hoping to penetrate the Russian insurance market by tapping into telematics technology following its acquisition of Octo Telematics in a deal that is reported to be worth €408 million (£249m).
Tracker’s technology offering a draw card in Lysanda purchase
Former Direct Line Group-owned telematics provider Tracker’s robust technology was one of the major draw cards for its purchaser Lysanda, according to the chief executive.
Tracker to explore European expansion as DLG agrees terms with Lysanda
Direct Line Group has completed the sale of stolen vehicle recovery and fleet tracking telematics provider Tracker to Lysanda.
Insurers told to prepare for ‘seismic’ impact of driverless vehicle technology
ABI set to attend Valentine’s Day government summit on driverless cars.
Editor's comment: A crucial Valentine’s Day date
Autonomous – or driverless – cars are clearly the future.
Vehicle Technology: End of the driver?
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, nine motor manufacturers exhibited autonomous car prototypes. What does this technological leap mean for the future of motor insurance?
Quindell set to acquire remainder of Ingenie
Outsourcing provider Quindell has agreed a deal to acquire the remaining shares in telematics firm Ingenie.
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.