How this insurer detects distracted drivers
January 11, 2019 by Greg MeckbachCanada’s largest property and casualty insurer is checking to see whether some of its auto insurance clients are using their phone while driving. If your auto client is insured by Intact under its My Driving Discount program, Intact can detect…
A new technology that could reduce crash risk
November 12, 2018 by Greg MeckbachCould vehicle collision frequency drop once fifth-generation (5G) cellular wireless technology rolls out in Canada? 5G wireless can allow vehicles talk to each other, said Peter Linder, head of 5G marketing for North America at Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. “You can…
Wireless Working, Part III: The four-letter acronym every broker should know
January 30, 2018 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorBrokers working on customer files over wireless computer networks at work need to be on guard, because hackers can listen in on insecure networks. If you’re working from a laptop or tablet and connecting to the corporate computer network using…
Wireless Working, Part II: Why cyber criminals love free WiFi
January 29, 2018 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorFree WiFi offered at coffee shops, hotels and airports should pique the interest of brokers – and not just because brokers and their clients can work remotely in these locations for free. The technology does not come risk-free. WiFi technology…