Opinion

Opinion: Corona Means Self-Installed Telematics Could Be Way Ahead

Barney Thompson, business unit director for data specialist Trakm8’s insurance division, looks at the support on-hand to the insurance industry during the COVID-19 crisis. “As part of the government’s response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, […]

News

Too Much Stick & No Carrot? App Data Needs to Be 100% Accurate

Following the news that Carrot Insurance telematics has allegedly been recording faulty driving data – that is, according to the BBC coverage of some Carrot policyholder experiences – drivers are looking in detail at how […]

News

As Road Speeds Slow to 1919 Levels, Distraction is Biggest Cause of Accidents

It’s not easy to reach an illegal speed on UK roads in 2019. Potholes, speed bumps, 20mph limits enforced 24/7 and the sheer volume of traffic, all combine to slow drivers down to an average […]

InsureTech

LexisNexis Survey Discovers 60% of UK Drivers Want Usage Based Insurance

Drivers in the UK increasingly want usage-based insurance (UBI). 60% of drivers would take a telematics or ‘black box’ policy today to save money and improve safety, according to a study of over 3,000 motorists. […]

InsureTech

Insure The Box Offers Built-In Emergency Call Button at Younger Drivers

Global pioneer of telematics based car insurance, insurethebox, has welcomed the recent EU law requiring cars to be fitted with an e-call button that alerts emergency services in the event of an accident. However, eCall will […]

Motor Insurance

Coverbox Research Finds Telematics Can Help All Drivers Get Cheaper Insurance

New customer research from blackbox car insurance specialist, Coverbox, has revealed the wide-reaching benefits of telematics policies for female, married, older, and even previously convicted drivers. Blackbox technology records and analyses individuals’ driving styles to […]

Motor Insurance

Over 50s Switching to Telematics for Cheaper Car Insurance

Every driver wants to save on their car insurance these days, but older drivers have discovered that the black box – traditionally favoured by younger drivers – is a great way to cut costs as […]

Insurance claims

Over 40s Adopting Telematics in Big Numbers

Traditionally favoured by younger drivers, blackbox (or telematics) insurance is now becoming increasingly popular across all demographics, especially with the over 40s. New customer research from blackbox insurance leaders, Coverbox, shows how much the demographic […]