Drivers are using cellphones in the moments before crashes at least seven times as often as police reports indicate, according to a new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study that linked telematics records from safe-driving apps to police-reported crashes. The findings mean distracted driving’s contribution to crash frequency — and to the collision claims […]
TPG, Allianz Lead $350 Million Investment in Cambridge Mobile Telematics
State Farm also participated in latest investment round. Cambridge Mobile Telematics, the telematics and AI platform used by major auto insurers including State Farm and Progressive, has received a $350 million strategic investment led by private equity firm TPG and Allianz X, the strategic investment arm of insurer Allianz Group. State Farm also participated in […]
Progressive Accident Response Feature Reaches 1.5 Million Users
Progressive Insurance reported that more than 1.5 million customers are using its Accident Response feature, a crash detection system developed in collaboration with Cambridge Mobile Telematics that automatically contacts drivers after collisions and can dispatch emergency services or towing. The feature, available at no charge through Progressive’s mobile app, launched in November 2024 for personal […]
Distracted Driving Study Shows 240% Crash Risk Increase
Drivers who use phones while driving face a 240% higher crash risk compared to those who don’t, according to a report released Wednesday by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and Cambridge Mobile Telematics. The report, A Data-Driven Action Plan for Safer Roads, calls for states to adopt predictive analytics technology to prevent crashes before […]
Cambridge Mobile Telematics Launches Platform for Proactive Claims
Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the telematics service provider, announced DriveWell Crash & Claims, the telematics solution for auto insurance claims. With DriveWell Crash & Claims, insurers can offer proactive, real-time services to their customers, providing peace of mind and life-saving help. Telematics crash data helps insurers create a streamlined claims experience for their customers after […]
Cambridge Mobile Telematics Acquires TrueMotion
Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the leader in mobile telematics and analytics, announced it has acquired TrueMotion, the second largest mobile telematics provider. CMT will now provide telematics services to 21 out of the 25 largest auto insurers in the United States, and across more than 20 countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa, […]