Trimble to provide telematics in new Zurich program

Zurich has signed up Trimble to provide telematics for the insurer's new fleet risk management scheme Zurich Fleet Intelligence

Trimble will offer its telematics devices to Zurich customers looking to cut fleet operating costs and reduce crashes.

Trimble mobile solutions division vice president Bryn Fosburgh said: "As part of the program, Trimble will offer Zurich's risk management and driver training services to complement our industry-leading telematics solutions, in order to help organisations manage risks, increase fleet driver safety and improve productivity."

ZFI will combine data from telematic devices with Zurich's analytical tools and use the data to help fleet managers reduce their fleet operating costs.

The program will also help fleet managers reduce vehicle running costs, gain better fuel economy and improve employee driving skills.

Paul Horgan, chief underwriting officer for Zurich Global Corporate in North America, said: “By working with leading vehicle telematics providers such as Trimble, Zurich is able to offer independent advice on the most appropriate package of services to meet our customers' individual needs."