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LexisNexis Risk Solutions to Acquire Crash and Project Business Group Appriss

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, part of RELX Group, announced it is acquiring the Crash and Project business group Appriss, a public safety business that provides technology solutions for the efficient collection of crash reports and electronic citations. LexisNexis will utilize the …

3 Examples of How Telematics Can Aid Insurance Claims Handling

While information derived from usage based insurance telematics hasn’t been fully utilized in the claims process, the benefits it can provide – consistency, efficiency and accuracy – offer a way to reduce claims costs. David Lukens, LexisNexis director, says telematics …

Usage-Based Insurance Overcoming Privacy Concerns, Gaining Traction

Consumers as well as commercial fleet managers are becoming more accepting of usage-based insurance (UBI) in which a telematics device is used to track driving behavior as safety and savings benefits appear to be trumping concerns over privacy. Personal auto …

LexisNexis, BuildFax Collaborate to Expand Homeowners Insurance Information

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has formed a strategic relationship with BuildFax to assist homeowners insurance companies with the challenges associated with insuring homes. Through this relationship, insurers will be able to acquire building permit information to enhance their ability to identify, …

A Year Later: Growth and Outlook of LexisNexis Insurance Exchange

The LexisNexis Insurance Exchange — an online single-entry submission system that streamlines the flow of application data among agents, brokers and carriers — celebrated its first anniversary last month. The Exchange, conceived by the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers …

Driving History Seen as Predictor of Individual’s Lifespan

It appears that bad drivers live shorter lives than good drivers and not just because they get in accidents. The same motor vehicle driving records already widely used to help determine how much a consumer pays for car insurance can …