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How to Choose the Right Telematics Partner: 6 Criteria That Really Matter in 2026

olivier.grondin@drivequant.com (Olivier Grondin) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:15:13 GMT

Introduction

The success of a connected‑insurance program depends on the telematics solution used to collect and analyse driving data. Traditionally, insurers partner with a telematics service provider (TSP) that supplies a dedicated telematics Software Development Kit (SDK).

How does automatic trip detection work? (2026)

olivier.grondin@drivequant.com (Olivier Grondin) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:45:00 GMT

Introduction

Automatic trip detection is a core component of any telematics SDK. It improves the user experience by detecting and recording trips in the background, without requiring drivers to open their insurance app before driving.

How does automatic crash detection work? (2026)

valentin.juillard@drivequant.com (Valentin J.) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Introduction

In addition to our driver behavior analysis and coaching services, DriveQuant also offers automatic crash detection.

This feature brings advantages to both the policyholder and the insurer:

Understanding Beacon Technology in Connected Insurance (2026)

valentin.juillard@drivequant.com (Valentin J.) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:30:00 GMT

The article is intended for car insurance product managers who want to understand how a beacon works, its advantages over traditional telematics devices, and the specific business cases that require combining a beacon with a mobile telematics app.

[2026 Edition] The Guide to Connected Insurance

valentin.juillard@drivequant.com (Valentin J.) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:15:00 GMT

During an investor call in 2023, Progressive CEO Tricia Griffith emphasized the significant impact of investments made to integrate driving data into the core of the company's business model: "Today, usage-based insurance (UBI) is our most predictive rating variable and it provides unparalleled rate accuracy to our customers". Connected data has indeed a real transformative potential for insurers.

Connected Insurance: How to benchmark a best-in-class telematics SDK?

philippe.moulin@drivequant.com (Philippe Moulin) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:03:07 GMT

Introduction

The success of a connected insurance program depends on many factors including the quality of the mobile app, the underwriting and the customer experience. A key component of a seamless customer experience, and a critical requirement for building scalable Pay-As-You-Drive and Pay-How-You-Drive programs, is a best-in-class telematics SDK.

Today, it is fair to say that all telematics SDKs on the market can be considered good products. It is no surprise as mobile telematics is a mature technology that has been around for the last 10 years, powering around 50 millions insurance policies in 2025. Insurers (including Progressive, AllState, Direct Assurance and Tokio Marine to name only a few) using this technology have reported lower loss-ratios and higher customer loyalty for years.

That being said, there are critical differences between good telematics SDKs and best-in-class telematics SDKs. Based on feedback from insurers who have successfully scaled connected programs, the most performant SDKs consistently outperform on three key metrics that drive customer adoption and satisfaction: trip detection rate, battery consumption, and data usage.

Talking Telematics #4: The keys to a successful connected insurance program

philippe.moulin@drivequant.com (Philippe Moulin) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:21:46 GMT

Talking Telematics is a series of interviews between Philippe Moulin, CEO of DriveQuant, and insurance insiders. The topics are exclusively related to telematics and the benefits of the technology for the motor insurance industry.

The following interview is based on a podcast hosted by Florian Graillot, VC at Astorya.io. The transcription has been edited for readability.

Talking Telematics #3: What's the telematics landscape?

philippe.moulin@drivequant.com (Philippe Moulin) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:24:08 GMT

The following interview is based on a podcast hosted by Florian Graillot, VC at Astorya.io. The transcription has been edited for readability.

Talking Telematics #2 What's the real impact of ecodriving on the environment and road safety?

philippe.moulin@drivequant.com (Philippe Moulin) — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:46:21 GMT

The following interview is based on a podcast recorded by SCOR. Graham Johnston, Global Product and Innovation Manager at SCOR, interviews Philippe Moulin, CEO of DriveQuant. The transcription has been edited for readability.

Talking Telematics #1: Young VS Experienced Drivers, who are the most distracted?

philippe.moulin@drivequant.com (Philippe Moulin) — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:19:14 GMT