Volvo is launching Safety Coach, an optional app that scores braking, acceleration and cornering, with high scorers offered cheaper usage-based insurance through Volvia. It starts in Sweden and Norway ...

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Telematics uses technology to track how people drive and how often they use their vehicles. In auto insurance, it's the backbone of usage-based insurance, sometimes called pay-as-you-drive, ...

LexisNexis and IMS are bringing driving scores to insurers’ phone apps, raising questions about consent and what those scores actually measure ...

Teens, people older than age 70, and drivers with bad credit can also be considered high-risk drivers, too, and pay higher rates than those not in these categories. We've compiled the best car ...

Most people download an insurance app for a simple reason. They want a discount. Maybe it is a safe driving program. Maybe it is a wellness incentive. Either way, the pitch sounds simple. Share a ...

Consumer acceptance of telematics technology in auto insurance is growing, creating opportunity for insurers who can cater to tech-driven drivers who crave personalized pricing and service. Today, 82% ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Safety is the focus of California legislation to track a driver's habits. Above, a fatal crash in Riverside in 2023. (Gina Ferazzi ...

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