The Rise of Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) in Auto Policies

Understanding the Growth Implications for Insurers and Policyholders   The insurance industry is witnessing a significant transformation with the rise of usage-based insurance (UBI) in auto policies. This evolution is reshaping how insurers assess risk, set premiums, and interact with policyholders. At its core, UBI leverages telematics technology to monitor driving behavior, including factors such… Continue reading The Rise of Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) in Auto Policies

Usage-Based Auto Insurance Front and Center as Satisfaction Flatlines, J.D. Power Finds

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A record number of serious collisions, skyrocketing used-car prices, and surging repair costs have put auto insurers in an unenviable position: raise rates or go out of business. It should come as no surprise that the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Auto Insurance Study, released today, finds that customer satisfaction with auto insurance prices has declined… Continue reading Usage-Based Auto Insurance Front and Center as Satisfaction Flatlines, J.D. Power Finds

Automakers Are About to Shake Up the Auto Insurance Industry

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Last week, Elon Musk announced Tesla’s intent to launch a UBI (Usage-Based Insurance) product in Texas, starting in October. This came after GM’s and Ford’s recent launches of telematics insurance programs. Finally, the move towards embedded connectivity is now impacting insurance too. In its latest research, PTOLEMUS Consulting Group has found that connected car insurance… Continue reading Automakers Are About to Shake Up the Auto Insurance Industry

USAA Announces Plans to Acquire Insurtech Company Noblr for Usage-Based Insurance

Unrecognizable manager using automotive telematics to monitor vehicle diagnostic. Technology concept for smart maintenance service, connected autonomous car, digital mobility, connectivity, AI.

USAA announced today that it plans to acquire insurtech company Noblr, Inc. to offer usage-based insurance (UBI) to its members. UBI products offer a lower premium, along with a mileage variable, by combining usage and behavioral factors to create pay-as-you-go personalized pricing and opportunity for savings and rewards. This is important for USAA’s military service… Continue reading USAA Announces Plans to Acquire Insurtech Company Noblr for Usage-Based Insurance

Usage-Based Insurance Market Size to Reach $77.25B by 2026

Unrecognizable manager using automotive telematics to monitor vehicle diagnostic. Technology concept for smart maintenance service, connected autonomous car, digital mobility, connectivity, AI.

Usage-based insurance is a telematics-based insurance service in which premiums are based on the driving behavior of consumers. The global usage-based Insurance market size is projected to reach $77.25 billion by 2026, from $25.46 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 20.32% during 2020-2026. These insurance policies leverage the latest machine-to-machine technologies to capture dynamic… Continue reading Usage-Based Insurance Market Size to Reach $77.25B by 2026