Opinion

Getting Ready for The Connected and Automated Car

This piece is by Andrew Ballard, product principal, U.K. & Ireland, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, and it looks at the future of ADAS enabled or partially self-driving cars. How can insurers keep pace with advances in […]

News

CMT Offers Insights into Distracted Driving Home For Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone and here’s some data which highlights how easy it is to drive distracted, then have an accident this time of year. Several factors at play here, beyond the CMT data research below. […]

Motor Insurance

Self-Driving Dream Depends on LiDAR Research

Here’s some interesting research news from South Korea, where the quest for true self-driving vehicles is on the road. For insurers, knowing that vehicles can understand complex urban terrain, pedestrians, other vehicles, weather conditions, signage […]

Technology

LiDAR Research Continues, as $8m Project Gets The Green Light

Hey there LiDAR research, we haven’t forgotten you at IE mag, where the future of semi-automated driving seems like a safer option on motorways and less cluttered roads. Here’s some news from Ommatidia; Ommatidia LiDAR […]

Global insurance trends

Thanksgiving Driving Risks: CMT Has The Data

CMT have published some data on distracted driving over the Thanksgiving holidays in the USA, here’s the word; According to a new CMT analysis, distracted driving skyrockets on Thanksgiving Day. On an average day two […]

News

New Drivers Carry Significant Drink-Driving Risk, Says Quotezone Data

This data from Quotezone shows yet again now relatively new drivers can offer a higher risk profil. We all know that those who have recently passed their test have a higher chance of being involved […]

Technology

Insuring the Journey to An Autonomous Car Future

Technology is always evolving and that means there are new risks to be covered, including the journey towards truly autonomous cars. Here’s the word from HDI Global; From remote-controlled construction machinery in crisis areas to […]