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insurethebox Research Finds Mobiles STILL Big Distraction For Drivers

insurethebox, the UK pioneer of telematics insurance is urging young drivers to cut out the distractions and stay focused on the road, as the latest figures from the Department for Transport reveal distracted drivers contributed […]

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Driverless: Thatcham Offers 12-Point Guidelines for Autonomous Vehicles

Thatcham Research is today offering 12 guidelines designed to minimise bumps in the road on the journey towards fully Automated Driving. Developed with the ABI, the guidelines come as Thatcham Research works with International Regulators […]

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Proposed Hands Free Mobile Ban for Drivers – Comment & Reaction

The UK government’s Transport Committee has looked at the issue of drivers using hands-free mobile phones at the wheel. Current laws give the “misleading impression” that hands-free options are safe, MP’s warned. While it has […]

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Mobile Phone Insurer Says Men Are Twice as Likely to Lose Their Phone.

MEN are more than TWICE as likely to accidentally lose their phones compared to women, and it seems that skinny jeans could be to blame. That’s according to new stats unveiled by leading UK mobile phone insurance […]

Legal

RAC Welcomes Points Crackdown on Seatbelt Dodgers

Following the announcement by the Government of a range of measures designed to improve road safety, including awarding penalty points on driving licences for not wearing a seatbelt, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “The […]

InsureTech

Mobile Devices Teams Up with autoSense on Connected Car Product

You know what is going to happen when cars become semi-autonomous and vehicles do more of the driving via AI and connected traffic management systems? The drivers will consume more data on the move; smartphones […]

Insurance Brokers

Broker News: SPB Acquires Loyal Insurance Services

SPB UK, subsidiary of affinity insurance specialist SPB Group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of insurtechs Loyal Insurance Services Limited and Square Pound Limited. Owners of the brands Insurance2go and Better Buy Insurance respectively, […]

Insurance Brokers

Ireland News: AXA Partners Up With Pier On Mobile Phone Cover Product

AXA Partners is making its first entry into the UK and Irish mobile phone insurance market through a new and exciting partnership with mobile phone insurance provider Pier Insurance. The deal sees the two companies join […]