Allianz Welcomes Progress on Automated Vehicles

Some comment from Allianz after the King’s Speech earlier today;

Alexandra Wyard, underwriting director, Allianz Personal commented;

“Allianz welcomes the announcement in the King’s Speech that automated vehicles will be addressed as part of the Automated Vehicles Bill.

Introducing automated vehicles in the UK will provide an exciting opportunity to continue the evolution of vehicle technology, which in turn will help increase road safety for all users. However, it’s essential that the right legislation is in place to ensure its successful and safe adoption and why we’re urging the Government to introduce this Bill as soon as possible.

As part of this, it’s vital the legislation addresses data access. Swift delivery of unbiased information following an incident is crucial to insurers, law enforcement and the road users they work on behalf of. We believe this should be held independently and made available to relevant parties where appropriate. Ultimately, how data is accessed and used needs to be open and transparent, and drivers need to feel confident with how their data is being managed.

Given the significant changes ahead with the introduction of automated vehicles on the UK’s roads, it is essential that there is a joined-up and collaborative approach across all levels of Government and the different sectors involved.”