Goodbye claims, hello prevention — how smart tech is transforming home insurance
But when it comes to the end-user, most of us still buy our annual premium and cross our fingers that nothing goes wrong. Then if disaster does strike, we file a claim and hope to get a pay-out — eventually.Now, though, this centuries-old business model is finally undergoing a shake-up. Here, drivers — especially young drivers — have small telematics devices (most commonly called ‘black boxes’) fitted in their car that can monitor speed, braking sharpness and cornering habits.
- ▪But when it comes to the end-user, most of us still buy our annual premium and cross our fingers that nothing goes wrong.
- ▪Then if disaster does strike, we file a claim and hope to get a pay-out — eventually.Now, though, this centuries-old business model is finally undergoing a shake-up.
- ▪Here, drivers — especially young drivers — have small telematics devices (most commonly called ‘black boxes’) fitted in their car that can monitor speed, braking sharpness and cornering habits.
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| Publication time | Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 |
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Home Smart Home How smart home tech is shaking up home insurance — why smart sensors, AI, and IoT devices are revolutionizing how we protect our homes Features By Chris Price Published 27 September 2026 Data from your digitised home can detect risks before they happen, and ultimately cut the cost of your premium When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / VioletaStoimenova) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter While other industries such as banking have undergone a major technological revolution in the last few years, insurance has…
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