Usage‐based insurance and its acceptance: An empirical approach. Issue 1 (17th February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Śliwiński, Adam; Kuryłowicz, Łukasz
• Is Part Of: Risk management and insurance review. Volume 24:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 71
• Page End: 91
• Publication Date: 2021-02-17
• Subjects: client acceptance -- insurance telematics -- motor insurance -- usage‐based insurance (UBI); Risk (Insurance) -- Periodicals; Risk management -- Periodicals; Risk (Insurance) -- United States -- Periodicals; Risk management -- United States -- Periodicals; 368
• DOI: 10.1111/rmir.12165
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1098-1616

Abstract

Abstract: This study aims to explore the motor insurance market's attitude towards usage‐based insurance (UBI), and thus its readiness for a launch in the near future. Data on client perception was collected using a structured questionnaire. On the basis of this, an initial selection of factors, other than income, that could influence the declared attitude of drivers was demonstrated showing that it is primarily dependent on certain demographic characteristics like their age, sex, or place of residence. A strong relationship was also demonstrated with respect to the intensity of the vehicle's use, to the amount of the insurance premium they have paid, and to the self‐assessment of the respondents' driving skills. Clients are likely to accept the concept of UBI once implemented, but that they are not ready yet to give up the traditionally used methods of premium calculation. Their attachment to discounts granted can be very strong in particular to the no‐claims bonus.