usage-based insurance (UBI) News

Many Insurtechs Exit the Marketplace, and Other 2023 Predictions From Forrester

More than a quarter of insurtechs will leave the insurance marketplace in 2023 – just a couple years after investments in the space were at an all-time high, according to predictions from research and consulting firm Forrester. “It’ll be a …

Tesla’s Phantom Brake Problem Exposes Need for Human Audits of Machine-Read Data

“Slamming on the brakes” is often a blaming moment. Someone most likely was not paying attention to conditions, but is that always the case? In the case of usage-based insurance models, which determine an individual driver’s rates based on patterns …

Jeep, Dodge, Fiat Automaker Stellantis Plans Usage-Based Insurance Offering

Automaker Stellantis rolled out its software strategy on Tuesday including a 2030 target of 20 billion euros ($22.5 billion) in annual revenue from related products and subscriptions as it takes aim at rival Tesla. CEO Carlos Tavares said the world’s …

USAA to Acquire Insurtech Noblr to Offer Its Members Usage-Based Auto Coverage

Insurer USAA is buying Noblr, an insurtech digital insurer offering behavior-based auto insurance. USAA, a Texas-based insurer focused on members of the U.S. military and their families, said the acquisition will help make it more competitive by modernizing its offerings. …

General Motors to Sell Use-Based Auto Insurance Through Onstar

General Motors Co. on Wednesday launched an auto insurance program with the help of its OnStar subsidiary, joining a growing field of companies hoping to cash in on the vast amounts of data generated by increasingly automated and connected cars. …

Starr Launches Usage-Based Aviation Insurance for Pilots Who Rent

Starr Insurance Companies has launched Starr Gate, a new general aviation policy for pilots who rent aircrafts. The coverage offers “high-definition underwriting” and usage-based pricing with a tool designed to improve a pilot’s skills through access to CloudAhoy, a third-party, …

Octo Telematics Buys Usage-Based Insurance Assets of Willis Towers Watson

Octo Telematics, the the London-based provider of telematics for the auto insurance industry, announced it has completed its acquisition of the usage-based insurance (UBI) assets of Willis Towers Watson, which was announced on Oct. 11, 2017. The financial details of …

Octo Telematics to Buy Usage-Based Insurance Assets of Willis Towers Watson; Partnership Announced

Octo Telematics, the London-based provider of telematics for the auto insurance industry, announced it will acquire the usage-based insurance (UBI) assets of Willis Towers Watson and will create a partnership with the broker to develop insurance products. These UBI assets …

XDimensional Technologies Announces Expanded Capability to Support Usage-Based Insurance and Telematics

Support for Usage-Based Insurance and Telematics allow Carriers, MGAs/MGUs, Program Managers, and Wholesalers to access new market opportunities Brea, CA, May 24, 2017 – Today, XDimensional Technologies announced the XD Insurance Processing Platformβ„’ now supports Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) and Telematics, …

Small Fleet Managers Would Choose Insurer for UBI Service: Survey

More than half of small fleet managers are likely to stay with their current insurance carriers rather than switching if their insurer offers usage-based insurance (UBI) programs, according to a new survey by analytics firm Lexis Nexis. If an alternate …