Another benefit is that it will allow insurers to direct the policyholder to its preferred garage network, which Swiss Re noted is increasingly being owned by OEMs and other third-party providers. In its recent report , “ Insurance : connecting the dots ” , Swiss Re stated that adopting telematics is a strategic step which is the first step for insurers to prepare for fully autonomous vehicles . Swiss Re said insurers can utilise telematics to tap into the opportunities presented by the increasing connectivity and automation of vehicles before fully driverless cars hit the road . This will help insurers assess risk and price claims more accurately , and allow for more efficient claims handling .
In its recent report , “ Insurance : connecting the dots ” , Swiss Re stated that adopting telematics is a strategic step which is the first step for insurers to prepare for fully autonomous vehicles . Swiss Re said insurers can utilise telematics to tap into the opportunities presented by the increasing connectivity and automation of vehicles before fully driverless cars hit the road . This will help insurers assess risk and price claims more accurately , and allow for more efficient claims handling .