With steadily increasing demand for electric vehicle (EV) — the International Energy Agency expects 14 million sales by year’s end of 2023, a 35% year-over-year increase — the speed at which the industry is required to deliver EV sales wi…
Millions of people across the U.S. are at risk as winter storms led to power outages, freezing pipes, dangerous roads and more. As the 2024 winter weather season unfolds, what should insurers, property owners and vehicle owners keep in mind? In this …
The global automotive claims landscape is currently facing a range of significant challenges — the impact of electric vehicles (EVs), talent shortages among commercial drivers and repair technicians, product recalls and in-market remediations, …
Across the auto industry, trends range from lengthy cycle times and high indemnity costs to inefficient repair processes. This can often mean having to make a dozen calls to solve each challenge. But what if carriers and third party administrators (T…
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicated that it plans to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking on automated driving systems (ADS) this fall. Simultaneously, several members of the U.S. House of Representatives are …
Within the transportation and logistics arena, automotive fleet operators face unique and complex claims challenges related to cycle times, costs and safety. Whether serving a commercial leasing firm, corporate vehicle fleet, or trucking and transpor…
Automotive industry stakeholders are watching closely as hurricane season brews in the Atlantic. The auto sector — already strained by lingering supply chain disruptions, parts shortages, rising costs and insufficient skilled laborin the repair…
Slowly but surely, electric vehicles (EVs) will become a fixture in modern day life. But as the market continues to grow, there are new challenges for companies, customers and insurers to consider. EVs use parts and technology that present unique ris…
Data from the first quarter of 2023 shows that product recalls across the U.S. automotive, consumer product, food and beverage, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries increased 14.2% from the previous quarter. As reported in Sedgwick brand pro…
The European Union will officially adopt legislation to end sales of new petrol- or diesel-powered vehicles beginning in 2035 after EU Member States gave final approval to the law in late March. The final vote on the legislation was originally schedu…
Price increases can be seen across all industries — from food and fuel to construction and manufacturing. When we look at the claims industry, these same factors are influencing costs in workers’ compensation, auto and property claims. Inflati…
In the past decade, legislators and federal agencies have introduced legislation to counter cyberattacks across many industries, including automotive. With the rise of autonomous vehicles, a variety of concerns have been laid out as several third-par…
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, our industry has adopted technology more rapidly. As a result, we’ve found new opportunities to incorporate digital solutions that streamline and enhance the claims process — from field apps to intuitiv…
The promise of savings and disenchantment with the time and cost of litigating automobile claims in the courts gave rise to “personal injury protection” (PIP) and a “no-fault” approach to auto insurance in the 1970s. Under this system, the injured pa…
Read this in Norwegian. Electric scooters (or e-scooters) have become increasingly popular. Several commercial operators have established themselves — in cities and residential areas — as a method of transportation that can be rented usi…