News
Law on Mobile Use at The Wheel Tightens Up
The law has changed on mobile use at the wheel. Now you have to place the phone in a cradle and make sure you are using Sat Nav to avoid a potential 6 points on […]
driving
Technology
Clarity on ADAS Systems Ability Is Essential For Insurers and Brokers
Some news and comment from Thatcham; The Law Commissions[1] have today (26 January 2022) published a joint report, recommending the introduction of a new Automated Vehicles Act to ensure the safe adoption of vehicles with […]
News
Government Completes Connected Car Trial
The UK government is setting up a pilot scheme to use CCTV on public roads, plus installing WiFi which would let vehicles communicate with each other. The kit could be neatly stored inside street lights […]
Global insurance trends
Catch Up: How’s That Self-Driving Trial in Finland Doing?
A six week self-driving, last-mile service trial for the tramline is up and running in Finland. The weather conditions have been really snowy, cold, and challenging, but the vehicles have performed well. A group of […]
Motor Insurance
Michelin’s Selfseal Is Good News For Fleet Insurers
One of the main causes of vehicle breakdowns in the UK is punctured tyres, which is an inconvenience if it happens on the driveway but a major safety concern if it happens while on the […]
News
Make a Game of Safer Driving & Reap The Data Rewards
You know what, gamification could generate a stack of data that the insurance industry can analyse with interest in the future. This is a great idea from Greater Than. The FIA Smart Driving Challenge (FIA […]
Motor Insurance
RAC Comment on New Smartphone Use Law
The government is beefing up the law on smartphone use whilst driving. Tesla owners will still be able to play on their huge laptop screen though. Will it actually make the roads safer? Nope, but […]
Motor Insurance
Tips on Driver Risks For Employers
These videos also look useful for brokers who specialise in fleet driver cover; Managing road risk as an employer can be a minefield – with the added complication that, as a director, you may be […]