Transportation Disrupted: Artificial Intelligence in the Driver’s Seat
Posted on May 5, 2017 in Perspective | Comments Off on Transportation Disrupted: Artificial Intelligence in the Driver’s Seat
On May 3, 2017, Eversheds Sutherland hosted a symposium on the future of automated vehicles. Topics included the legal and ethical risks, the insurance implications, and the data and IP issues arising from the shift to automated technology and the connected car. The conference opened with remarks by Vinn White, the former Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy. Mr. White set...
Transportation Disrupted: Artificial Intelligence in the Driver’s Seat
Posted on May 2, 2017 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Transportation Disrupted: Artificial Intelligence in the Driver’s Seat
We are pleased to be hosting a special artificial intelligence (AI) forum tomorrow, May 3, from 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. EST titled Transportation Disrupted: Artificial Intelligence in the Driver’s Seat. Attendees will hear from a variety of experienced practitioners on the subject of AI, including: Vinn White, former Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of...
The Question of Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Crashes
Posted on Apr 18, 2017 in Industry News, Insurance Regulation, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on The Question of Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Crashes
Despite the ongoing development of autonomous vehicles, and the push to get autonomous vehicles on the road, there are still many questions about who can be held liable in the event of an accident. For example, while a consumer safety group believes that automakers should assume responsibility, automakers have argued that the issue is covered by state insurance laws determining...
Big Brother Is… Underwriting?
Posted on Apr 7, 2017 in Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Big Brother Is… Underwriting?
Speakers at the Casualty Actuarial Society’s Ratemaking and Product Management Workshop recently commented that as the internet of things spreads and encompasses devices in vehicles and homes, underwriters for personal lines insurance companies must begin to take into account “exposure data tracking.” With respect to auto insurance, carriers now have access to sensors that can track...
How Patchwork State Regulations Could Benefit Driverless Cars
Posted on Apr 7, 2017 in Perspective | Comments Off on How Patchwork State Regulations Could Benefit Driverless Cars
Several states have taken legislative, regulatory, or executive action to address the prospect of driverless vehicles. Although a “patchwork of regulations” that vary from state to state will be unsustainable in the long run, there may be benefits to the “laboratories of democracy” in the short term. As autonomous vehicle technology develops, different states will choose to balance...
