The way we understand our roads is rapidly changing. Thanks to new breakthroughs in personal mobility, the role of the traditional car, and the traditional insurance model, is shifting. Bike shares, electric scooters, ride-hailing apps, and autonomous vehicles are claiming more space on our roads than ever before. But what does that mean for insurance …
Automotive telematics data holds plenty of promise. The insurance industry is extremely interested in using telematics for things like automated claims processing. And usage-based insurance (UBI) may revolutionize the way drivers shop for rates and providers. But despite the many effective applications of automotive telematics, there remains a fundamental question. How can insurers, drivers, and lawmakers …
100 Billion Miles and Counting Earlier this year, we measured and analyzed our 100 billionth mile of rich driver behavior data. As we reflect back on our journey, we can come to some conclusions. 100 Billion miles is a LOT That’s the equivalent of driving cross-country 50 million times. It’s almost 40% of the miles …
When it comes to auto insurance telematics, claims are where the rubber meets the road. Claims make up the majority of expenses for automotive insurance providers. And claim resolution is both the reason drivers have insurance, as well as their biggest consideration when choosing a provider. That’s why anything that can improve the claims process …
Smartphones have transformed the way we interact with the world. They’ve replaced our watches and wallets; become portable movie theaters and libraries, even redefined how we interact with each other. And with such a seismic shift in personal behavior comes new habits — not all of them positive. Smartphone use by drivers is now at …
Zendrive went into business to do one thing: save lives on today’s busy roads using data and analytics. We know that a single dangerous driver affects everybody, both inside and outside of that driver’s car. We also know that lives change dramatically when there’s a technological advancement—especially in the automotive world. The two major safety …
