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08. Driver Safety Now Includes Cyber Security

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Given that early hackers have shown their ability to penetrate vehicle systems, those setting up telematics programs have to employ state-of-the-art security practices, including revisiting security at each layer of access.

 

05. Telematics and the Driver vs. Passenger Identity Problem

Because many insurers are adopting telematics programs that operate via smartphones, some telematics providers have learned to interpret data that shows if a person is operating a vehicle or sitting elsewhere.
 

10. Incentives and Opt-Ins Increase Customer Comfort With Data Sharing

Customers will share their data, but only if insurers are clear about how it will be used and how its use will add value to the customer.
 

09. Telematics Can Be an Important Source for Predictive Analytics

Insurers have spent decades attempting to assess drivers' likely behavior. Nothing tells that story like the data generated by telematic devices.
 

01. Why Telematics is Finding the Spotlight

Insurers interested in tapping into telematics technology can benefit from more sophisticated hardware, speedier communications technology and the widespread use of cloud storage.