Direct Line Group welcomes the Autonomous Vehicle Act receiving royal assent.

Neil Ingram ACII, Head of Motor Product Management, Direct Line Group, said:

“Having a regulatory framework in place so we can plan for automated vehicles coming onto our roads in 2021 is an important step for the insurance industry. Creating a framework to determine which vehicles will be classified as autonomous will give insurers, manufacturers and consumers, confidence for the future.

“We have dedicated considerable time to help shape the Government's approach knowing that rapid technological change presents fresh challenges for insurers. This is why we are excited about our partnerships with Volkswagen Insurance Services and PSA Finance UK as well as our collaboration with Tesla, MOVE_UK and StreetWise. This will give Direct Line Group a deeper understanding of automated driving systems and their impact on liability and claims well ahead of these vehicles coming onto UK roads.”

ENDS

Notes to editor

For more information please contact:

Lisa Tremble
Head of External Affairs
Direct Line Group
Tel: 01651 834 211
Mob: 07795 234 801
Email: [email protected]

Claire Foster
Senior Manager
Direct Line Group
Tel: 0165 183 1672
Mob: 07525 665 504
Email: [email protected]

Direct Line Insurance Group plc

Direct Line Group is headquartered in Bromley. Through its number of well known brands the Group offers a wide range of general insurance products to consumers. These brands include Direct Line, Churchill and Privilege. The Group also provides insurance services for third parties through its partnerships division, Direct Line Group Partnerships. In the commercial sector, the Group's NIG and Direct Line for Business operations offer insurance products for businesses distributed through brokers or direct, respectively.