Telematics
In-depth: Keeping it personal
The highly competitive personal lines space is no stranger to change. With further developments in technology and regulation, we examine the issues brokers and insurers are facing and what the opportunities are
Innovation Group: Telematics a huge untapped opportunity
Firm says motor insurance industry needs to exploit digital in order to overtake competitors.
Finch launches telematics package for HGV operators
Broker says package will help to drive down premiums.
In-depth: Driving fleet forward
While the smaller end of the motor fleet market is dominated by price, brokers can differentiate themselves by understanding driver behaviour and health and safety, writes Edward Murray
Japanese insurer invests £105m in Insure The Box telematics firm
Deal sees Catlin get £85m for its stake in technology-based business.
Telematics made its mark in 2014
Michael Blaney, Autoline managing director, talks about the impact of technology in 2014.
More Than launches telematics device for inexperienced drivers
Insurer said device will help provide cheaper insurance for good drivers
Autoline creates 60 new jobs in Northern Ireland
Broker aiming to expand business in the UK and Ireland.
Analyst warns of 115% industry motor COR in 2016
UK motor underwriting cycle “has reached a very unattractive position” according to Berenberg.
Broker Apprentice Episode 5: the e-Broking presentations
It is "Your Niche" versus "Driver's Mate" in the battle of the digital Apprentice propositions.
Sandy Dunn joins Markerstudy in markets development role
Appointment follows recent acquisition of Supercover.
Motor premiums down 7.5% in first quarter
Price index reveals downward trend has continued.
Axa-backed Drivology teams with SSP for telematics app
Technology company predicts demand for telematics will soar over the next few years.
Covea and Sabre join SSP's smartphone telematics panel
Insurers set to go live during the first quarter of 2014.
Allianz and Marmalade in young driver telematics deal
Allianz and Marmalade have teamed up to launch a telematics product aimed at young drivers.
Carrot names Zurich on its panel
Telematics broker Carrot Insurance has added Zurich to its motor underwriting panel.
Car premiums drop to lowest level since March 2010
Average comprehensive premiums fell by 3.9% during the third quarter of 2013, culminating in an overall fall of nearly 14% over the last 12 months down to a national average of £652.
Products roundup: Launches hit top gear this month
A raft of motor-related policies dominated the past month’s product proceedings.
Towers Watson warns insurers over 'pay as you drive' telematics products
A survey of European drivers has revealed that 50% of UK drivers would be interested in taking out a telematics policy.
Partnership claims telematics "first" in Irish markets
Octo Telematics has teamed with MCL Insurance Services to launch in the Irish market.
Driving telematics forward
It’s no longer just the big players that can afford to get on board with telematics, so brokers need to get up to speed, says Adrian Coupland
Products roundup: Plethora of partnerships and new deals
In a month when product and schemes launches were thin on the ground, LV managed to make an impact with not one, but two new partnerships announced.
Insurethebox in first broker tie-up for telematics offering
Insurethebox has teamed up with brokers for the first time to sell its policies and those of sister brand Drive Like a Girl.
Power hour: Motoring along
With falling motor premiums, the EU Gender Directive and telematics, personal lines brokers are facing some big changes, but there are opportunities as well. Andrew Pearce reports