Amsterdam, 12 maart 2003 - Norwich Union, IBM en Orange hebben vandaag bekend gemaakt dat ze gezamelijk een 'Pay As You Drive' verzekering experiment gaan opzetten. IBM en Orange zullen voor dit project de technologie en telecommunicatie verzorgen.
Gedurende het R&D programma van twee jaar duurt zal informatie verzameld worden uit de auto's van klanten en de verzekeringspremie worden berekend op basis van het wanneer, waar en hoe vaak de auto is gebruikt. Doel van dit experiment is het bepalen van de voordelen van deze manier van werken die mogelijk nauwkeuriger en eerlijker kan zijn dan bij traditionele polissen.
Erik van der Zee, Partner en verantwoordelijk voor Financial Services bij IBM Business Consulting Services, " dit is een concept dat al langer leeft in de Nederlandse markt en ik ben verheugd dat het nu daadwerkelijk wordt doorgevoerd door technologie op een juiste manier in te zetten. Dit baanbrekende concept is zeker ook van toepassing op de Nederlandse markt daar de discussie rondom het variabel maken van de kosten die autorijden met zich meebrengt op dit moment stevig wordt gevoerd".
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NORWICH UNION APPOINTS IBM AND ORANGE FOR 'PAY AS YOU DRIVE' INSURANCE
March 12, 2003. Norwich Union has signed a deal with IBM and Orange UK to provide the technology and telecommunications for its revolutionary 'Pay As You Drive'? * insurance programme.
The UK's largest general insurer's innovative venture will see data collected from a telematic device in a customer's car and an insurance premium calculated based on when, where and how often the car is used.
Based on its expertise in the automotive and insurance industries as well as in telematics technology, IBM has been chosen by Norwich Union to provide the telematic architecture, hardware and software, and device specifications, to support this innovative approach to insurance.
Orange, the UK's most popular mobile communications company, will supply the robust and highly secure telecommunications network infrastructure. The Orange network will transmit data from vehicles to Norwich Union.
Robert Ledger, 'Pay As You Drive' programme director at Norwich Union,
said: "Behind the scenes, we have taken the time to choose the right partners. This is a major research and development programme with Norwich Union customers, and it is essential we have leading experts in these industries with proven ability to deliver as well as maintain superior customer focus.
"Both IBM and Orange have shown the pedigree and vision to work with us on this exciting venture."
Bill Pieroni, general manager for IBM Global Insurance Industry, said: "Telematics technology is already proving its tremendous value to drivers and passengers with added safety features, new services, and entertainment. Now we want to help determine whether this on-demand approach to insurance coupled with IBM services and infrastructure can benefit the insurance industry and motorists with more accurate insurance premiums based on actual vehicle usage.
"This is a clear example of how IBM can bring together its world-leading technology expertise to help new partnerships across different industries forge pioneering product and service innovation.
"Telematic technology is already proving its tremendous value to drivers and passengers with added safety features, new services and entertainment and a variety of other benefits. Now we want to help determine whether this technology can be used to benefit motorists with more accurate insurance rates based on actual use of their cars."
Neil Laidler, head of corporate customer development, Orange Business Solutions, added: "Orange is committed to delivering innovative services that simplistically enhance people's lives. We are delighted to bring what we have learnt from developing 'pay-as-you-talk' solutions to help Norwich Union deliver a revolutionary insurance service to its customers."
Norwich Union has an exclusive agreement covering the UK and Europe with pioneer US insurer Progressive to use data collected via telematic technology and the company's unique pricing method to calculate premiums. This heralds a major breakthrough in the calculation of more accurate motor insurance premiums, giving the customer greater control, flexibility and choice.
'Pay As You Drive'? is due to be piloted this year with 5,000 volunteer motorists. Any customers interested in taking part in the pilot, which will last up to two years, can register at www.norwichunion.com or email payasyoudrive@norwich-union.co.uk