Tag : ABI
Hands-free driving tech not safe yet for drivers, warns AFP
Doubts over the safety of forthcoming autonomous vehicle tech need to be resolved before fleets should allow their drivers to use it.
Thatcham and ABI continue work on defining automated driving
Thatcham Research and the ABI have embarked on the latest round of automotive industry consultation around automated driving with the publication of a new ‘Defining Safe … Read More »
Clampdown on whiplash claims to cut car insurance premiums
The Ministry of Justice has unveiled a new Civil Liability Bill that is expected to enable insurers to cut premiums.
Car insurance claims hit record high
Average motor insurance claims reached a record level in 2017, driven partly by increases in the cost of theft claims and vehicle repairs.
Further disincentives for young workers to take to roads
Latest figures on rising insurance costs could spell further issues for fleets reliant on business drivers.
Dash cams should be on Christmas list, says Association of British Insurers
Buying a dash cam for Christmas could help drivers save money and inconvenience when it comes to proving liability in insurance claims.
Transition to autonomous driving could increase accidents in short term, says insurers
UK insurers have expressed concerns that the evolution of automated driving technology could result in a short-term increase in crashes.
Today in Fleet – Tuesday 11 July
All the key news in fleet… ICFM Masterclass to spotlight how ‘big data’ is reinventing fleet management The reinvention of fleet management due to the advent … Read More »
Today in Fleet: Monday 24 April
All the key news in fleet… Smart Fleet solution to slash data management time Global analytics and research company The Smart Cube has launched a new … Read More »
UK insurers call for framework on driverless car data
The insurance industry is calling for collaboration with carmakers and legislators to help develop standards on driverless car data.
Government whiplash crackdown could drive down insurance premiums
The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation on proposals that could cut insurance premiums for motorists.
Government urged to press on with reforms to tackle insurance fraud
The Government must press ahead with planned reforms to clamp down on fraudulent whiplash insurance claims, according to insurance and road safety organisations.
Insurance policies should cover manual and automated driving, say ABI and Thatcham
Drivers should be able to buy a single motor insurance policy to cover both manual and automated driving when the first automated cars arrive.
