Telematics

So far, Waymo has cut a deal with one carmaker, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, to outfit vehicles with its full self-driving kit, including hardware and software.

Company's recent deal reflects focus on cost reduction, diversification.

The insurance giant adds services to its pay-per-mile and pay-as-you-drive telematics offerings.

The German automaker will put 40 of its 7 Series sedans on the road and train them to drive in urban areas.

The SmartDeviceLink Consortium’s goal is to promote more choice in how smartphones get connected to in-vehicle technologies like dashboard displays and voice recognition, and in other programming,

The idea is to get consumers so comfortable with the technology that they buy it for their own car.

Mobileye’s sensor technology will be integrated into HERE, the mapping consortium forged by German automakers.

During the 12-week program beginning in January, startups will meet more than 100 partners, investors, and mentors associated with the startup incubator.

Strategy Meets Action research says new tech will change the risk landscape significantly, with people living longer and interacting with insurers more.

What’s next for insurtech? Analytics? Customer experience? SMA’s experts have some ideas.