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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...

Dealing with Uninsured Drivers

The problem of uninsured motorists is one that has plagued states and insurers since the first financial responsibility laws were enacted.  States have attempted to address this problem through legislation and enforcement, but those actions have had limited success.  For example, one research study indicates that “no pay, no play” laws banning uninsured drivers from suing for...

Increasing Reliance on Insurance Agents

In a recent study, JD Power reported that auto insurers increasingly rely on agent recommendation to drive new business sales.  The market has not grown significantly in the last year, with slight premium increases and similar numbers of insurance purchasers and quotes since the 2016 study.  Although price remains very important to consumers, an agent’s recommendations are becoming...

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...

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