Discovery research links sleep debt to higher accident risk
Discovery Insure says four years of research show sleep debt is one of the strongest predictors of accident risk, prompting it to add sleep to its behaviour-based insurance model.
Telematics
Can AARTO make better drivers – and smarter underwriting?
Old Mutual Insure says demerit points could eventually influence underwriting, but only if they prove to be a reliable predictor of insurance risk.
Could AARTO eventually affect your insurance premium?
SAIA says international precedent exists, but insurers will need years of reliable data before drawing any conclusions.
Tracking failures could void theft cover as year-end vehicle crime rises
Discovery Insure warns that inactive or faulty tracking devices may leave motorists without hijacking or theft protection.
Cellphone distractions rise to the top of road accident risk factors
Data from Discovery Insure provides insights into how driving behaviours and road infrastructure contribute to the likelihood of a road accident.
FSCA is concerned about life insurance premium increases
The FSCA says it will continue to ensure that insurers adopt “a fair and balanced approach” towards premium increases, while taking into account the valuable role the insurance industry has played in difficult […]
Big brother is watching you
A Deloitte survey last year determined that Internet-connected offerings, such as motor telematics and home insurance linked to home sensors, cause apprehension among many customers, as they do not feel comfortable sharing data […]
