Autonomous vehicles: Insurance is an important part of the journey
This article was written by David North, Fabrizio Brenner
With over 90% of accidents caused by driver error, it’s not surprising that governments and manufacturers are investing heavily in autonomous vehicles to improve safety.
Moving towards a “driverless” environment is a challenge for the entire motor ecosystem, with various stakeholders having to confront some sensitive questions like 'Is society ready to manage a high volume of autonomous vehicle traffic? Are traditional liability schemes going to change? What are the legal and moral issues involved in setting algorithms to determine how a vehicle should respond to a potential accident?