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Best's Review Looks at Early Costs of Shift to Self-Driving Vehicles

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In its October issue, Best’s Review examines what the impact of autonomous vehicles may be on the insurance industry. Although the World Economic Forum projects that adoption of fully autonomous vehicles in private passenger auto won’t happen for another decade, insurers are already getting a glimpse of the future—including increased repair costs and shifts in legal liability—through partially automated vehicles that use advanced driver-assist technology. Read more about the changing landscape for insurers here.

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Executive Editor, Best’s Review
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patricia.vowinkel@ambest.com

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