Usage-based motor insurance priced using mileage, vehicle or driving-behaviour data.
IMS urges UK Government to support telematics insurance for young drivers
IMS is calling for UK Government support to expand telematics-based insurance among young drivers, including action on Insurance Premium Tax and public awareness. The appeal follows a CII consultation on using telematics to improve road safety.
ABAX Q4 2025 Results: Growth in Offroad and Insurance
ABAX has reported continued Offroad and Insurance ARR growth, improved adjusted gross margin and adjusted EBITDA, and launched Site Operations and AI features, while fourth-quarter revenue and annual recurring revenue have declined year‑on‑year amid Swedish market weakness.
Cambridge Mobile Telematics launches DriveWell Fleet
CMT launched DriveWell Fleet, a telematics platform combining BYOD and IoT devices to provide comprehensive driving data, integrate with major TSPs, and support commercial auto underwriting and fleet safety.
UK drivers’ privacy concerns threaten personalised insurance uptake
An IMS survey of more than 5,000 drivers found that UK usage-based insurance adoption remains low, with privacy, data misuse and security concerns deterring motorists despite broad interest in personalised pricing.
IMS receives Gold and Silver awards in 2025 UBI provider ranking
IMS was awarded Gold in Europe and Silver in North America in PTOLEMUS’s 2025 UBI Solution Provider ranking, which assessed 32 UBI and telematics suppliers on technology, innovation, operational maturity and market impact.
ABAX recognised for telematics innovation
ABAX received a Highly Commended award at the Great British Fleet Awards for a telematics-based, usage-linked insurance model developed with Zego, offering mileage and behaviour data to reduce fleet costs.
Zego and ABAX expand data-led fleet insurance in Europe
Zego and ABAX have extended their data-driven fleet insurance offering to the Netherlands and increased operations in France, pairing telematics with usage-based and flat-rate pricing to improve cost accuracy.
ABAX selects OCTO for UBI risk scoring
ABAX’s insurance arm Fair appointed OCTO after a six-month RFP to provide AI-based risk scoring for Usage-Based Insurance, aiming to improve risk assessment accuracy and pricing efficiency.
ABAX reports Q3 growth in asset tracking and usage-based insurance
ABAX reported 5% subscription growth and a 28% year-on-year increase in asset-tracking ARR in Q3 2025. Its usage-based insurance business also grew, with insured vehicles in Norway and Sweden increasing 24% quarter-on-quarter.
GEICO and Motive partner on AI fleet safety
GEICO has partnered with Motive to offer fleets AI-powered telematics; new policyholders deploying Motive’s tools may qualify for up to 10 per cent off commercial auto premiums, expanding through 2026.
Daimler Truck and GEICO Launch Data-Driven Insurance for Fleets
Daimler Truck Financial Services and GEICO introduce Connected Insurance, utilising telematics data to offer premium discounts and enhanced risk assessment for small truck fleets.
Benchmarking Telemetics SDKs for Connected Insurance
This analysis benchmarks telematics SDKs on trip detection, battery consumption, and data usage, highlighting their impact on customer experience and scalability in connected insurance programmes.
Study finds UK motorists remain wary of data sharing for usage-based insurance
IMS research finds 62% of UK motorists are concerned about sharing personal location data, while only 32% are comfortable sharing driving data, highlighting privacy and security barriers to wider usage-based insurance adoption.
IMS Appoints Sean Farrelly as VP of Sales for Americas
IMS has enhanced its leadership team in North America with the appointment of Sean Farrelly as Vice President, Sales, following a period of international growth.
Nirvana Insurance Secures $80 Million in Series C Funding
Nirvana Insurance has raised $80 million in Series C funding, enhancing its AI-driven commercial trucking insurance solutions and improving risk assessment and claims processing.
ABAX Group Partners with OCTO for UBI Insurance Solutions
ABAX Group has chosen OCTO Telematics for AI-driven risk scoring, enhancing its Usage-Based Insurance offering through improved analytics and customer experience.
Targa Telematics Named Sample Vendor in Gartner Hype Cycle 2024
Targa Telematics is recognised in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Property and Casualty Insurance 2024 for its innovations in insurance telematics and digital solutions.
Trakm8 launches UK campaign on young-driver insurance telematics
Trakm8 has launched a UK campaign highlighting the impact of rising insurance costs on young drivers, supported by a survey finding that 86% would accept driving-data monitoring for lower premiums. The initiative promotes PAYD and UBI telematics policies.
Milliman Introduces AccuRate Fleet at InsureTech Connect 2020
Milliman and Azuga launch AccuRate Fleet, a telematics-based risk score aimed at improving profitability for commercial auto insurers through predictive modelling.
Zego and ABAX Expand Data-Led Insurance into Europe
Zego and ABAX extend their data-driven insurance model to the Netherlands and enhance operations in France, enabling improved fleet management and cost savings.
Connected Insurance and Gen Z Driver Safety Challenges
This article explores the impact of connected insurance on enhancing safety among Gen Z drivers, addressing their overconfidence and environmental concerns.
DriveQuant updates smartphone telematics SDK with trip and driver features
DriveQuant’s SDK links smartphone-recorded trips to vehicles using iBeacon detection and adds clearer driving-challenge history and rankings, supporting telematics programmes and usage-based insurance applications.
Advancements in Connected Insurance Through Telematics
DriveQuant's telematics solutions enhance insurance offerings, enabling insurers to leverage driving data for improved road safety and customer engagement.
Understanding Automatic Trip Detection in Smartphone Telematics
This article outlines the principles and technology behind automatic trip detection in smartphone telematics, enhancing user experience and driver safety.
Stellantis Financial Services US Launches Embedded Insurance Program With bolt
Stellantis Financial Services US partners with bolt to offer tailored auto insurance options for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo customers. The collaboration focuses on providing custom coverage choices through a simplified and personalised insurance purchasing journey.
Trust drives US auto-insurance satisfaction despite rising premiums, study finds
J.D. Power’s 2024 US Auto Insurance Study finds trust strongly influences customer satisfaction and renewal intentions despite an average 11.2% rise in premiums. The study also reports Nationwide leading its usage-based insurance category.
Launch of World's First Pay Per Minute Auto Insurance Policy
MAIF's subsidiary Altima partners with DriveQuant to introduce a pay-per-minute auto insurance program, targeting occasional drivers with an innovative pricing model.
FairConnect and DriveQuant Form Partnership in Insurance Sector
FairConnect and DriveQuant announce a strategic collaboration to enhance connected motor insurance solutions across Europe, supported by a €5 million investment over three years.
High Auto Insurance Costs Drive Surge in Customer Shopping, J.D. Power Reports
The 2024 U.S. Insurance Shopping Study by J.D. Power shows a notable 22.2% increase in auto insurance costs, driving 49% of customers to seek new policies. Gen Z leads the trend, while EV owners face dissatisfaction with high rates.
AMA Insurance Company Implements Pay-As-You-Go Programme
The Alberta Motor Association Insurance Company selects IMS technology for its new pay-as-you-go auto insurance programme, aiming to enhance customer flexibility and satisfaction.
TietoEVRY Partners with DriveQuant for Telemetrics Integration
TietoEVRY integrates DriveQuant's telematics into its Insurance-in-a-Box platform, enhancing insurance offerings and enabling rapid market entry for insurers.
Rising Auto Insurance Costs Contributing to Inflation Acceleration
The US auto insurance market faces inflation due to a 2.7% monthly and 22.2% yearly price increase. Rising repair costs from supply chain issues and advanced vehicle tech contribute to insurers' financial challenges and customer dissatisfaction.
Macnil GT Alarm Partners with ConTe.it for Insurance Discounts
Macnil GT Alarm has collaborated with ConTe.it to offer a 15% discount on car insurance for users of its new GT Alarm device, enhancing vehicle security and maintenance.
Quote Detective and IMS Launch Young Driver Telematics Product
Quote Detective partners with IMS to introduce FreezaBird, a telematics-based insurance solution aimed at young drivers in the UK, addressing market affordability challenges.
Apps Claiming to Boost EV Efficiency Can Increase Insurance Rates
New data-gathering capabilities in modern vehicles, especially electric ones, are being used to enhance driver safety and efficiency. However, sharing driving data with insurance providers may lead to higher premiums due to data being sold to companies for risk profiling.
Fuse Fleet Partners with Greater Than AI to Launch Connected Services App
Fuse Fleet collaborates with Greater Than to launch a new connected fleet taster app, leveraging AI technology to provide fleet managers with valuable insights for enhanced safety and insurance benefits.
Kia Joins LexisNexis Telematics Exchange
Kia America, Inc. partners with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to share connected vehicle data with U.S. auto insurers, aiming to enhance customer experience and offer personalized services through data analytics and machine learning capabilities.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions and IMS Agreement on Driving Score
LexisNexis Risk Solutions and IMS collaborate to provide insurers with a uniform driving score for improved usage-based insurance offerings through integrated data solutions.
IMS and High Mobility Collaborate on Vehicle Data Solutions
IMS and High Mobility have formed a partnership to enhance risk profiling for auto insurers in Europe and the UK by integrating OEM and driver app data.
Usage-based insurance participation rises as US auto customers face higher premiums
J.D. Power’s 2023 US Auto Insurance Study found that 17% of customers participated in usage-based insurance programmes, more than double the 2016 level. Participation reached 26% among new customers, with participants reporting higher price satisfaction.
J.D. Power reports rising US auto-insurance shopping and UBI interest
J.D. Power’s Q4 2022 survey found US auto-insurance shopping rose to 12.1%. It identifies usage-based insurance as a growing factor, despite about one-third of UBI users reporting no premium savings.
Canadian demand for usage-based insurance rises by more than 20%
RATESDOTCA data shows demand for usage-based insurance in Canada rose by more than 20%, with March quotes up 18.22% year on year. Telematics-based policies assess driving behaviour and vehicle use to price premiums, with Ontario drivers offered savings of up to 30%.
Trakm8 survey finds drivers want connected vehicle insights from insurers
A Trakm8 survey found that UK drivers want insurers to provide crash detection, vehicle insights and driving scores, with tyre pressure, battery health and parts alerts among the most requested features.
Aviva Launches Quotemehappy Connect for Young Drivers
Aviva introduces Quotemehappy Connect, an app-based insurance for young drivers that incentivises safe driving through rewards and personalised feedback.
CerebrumX Enhances Usage-Based Insurance for Connected Vehicles
CerebrumX integrates Ford data to streamline usage-based insurance for insurers, promoting timely and cost-effective implementation for eligible vehicles via embedded telematics.
Survey finds insurers are failing to promote telematics-based insurance
A Redtail Telematics and YouGov survey finds that insurers rarely promote telematics-based policies or explain potential savings, despite growing consumer interest and reported average annual savings of about £300 for By Miles customers.
Guidepoint Systems Appoints New Strategic Advisor
Guidepoint Systems announces the appointment of Jacques Amselem as a strategic advisor to enhance innovation in telematics and the insurance sector.
IMS targets mass-market expansion for telematics-based motor insurance
IMS says falling data costs and smartphone-based monitoring are helping telematics-based motor insurance expand beyond young drivers. The company has signed a contract with a top-five UK insurer, while two leading European insurers are procuring similar solutions.