Has Dracupg Moved back to the UK?
Aug 18th 2004, 10:18 am
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Has Dracupg Moved back to the UK?
I am sure Ceri remembers Mr Big Brother insurance man. I wonder if he is responsible for this
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/s...285165,00.html
Norwich Union tries back seat driving
Rupert Jones
Wednesday August 18, 2004
The Guardian
Big Brother on wheels or a much fairer way of charging for car insurance?
Many motorists will be pondering that question after it emerged yesterday that Norwich Union is road-testing "revolutionary" technology that could mean insurance premiums are calculated according to how often, where and when people drive their cars.
The company's "pay as you drive" pilot scheme will see electronic devices fitted to 5,000 customers' cars across Britain.
The black box is smaller than a DVD case and is being installed in the vehicles' boots or passenger areas. The box records vehicle usage and sends the data back to the insurer using technology similar to that for mobile phones.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/s...285165,00.html
Norwich Union tries back seat driving
Rupert Jones
Wednesday August 18, 2004
The Guardian
Big Brother on wheels or a much fairer way of charging for car insurance?
Many motorists will be pondering that question after it emerged yesterday that Norwich Union is road-testing "revolutionary" technology that could mean insurance premiums are calculated according to how often, where and when people drive their cars.
The company's "pay as you drive" pilot scheme will see electronic devices fitted to 5,000 customers' cars across Britain.
The black box is smaller than a DVD case and is being installed in the vehicles' boots or passenger areas. The box records vehicle usage and sends the data back to the insurer using technology similar to that for mobile phones.
