I’m shopping around for new car insurance and when looking for different discounts, I came across something I’m unfamiliar with: “telematics.” What is Liberty Mutual telematics?
How RightTrack works depends on where you live. For example, New York policyholders will be given a device that plugs into their vehicle, while drivers in most other states use an app.
The driving behaviors the Liberty Mutual RightTrack telematics program studies include:
Braking
Acceleration
Nighttime driving
The number of miles you drive
If the data deems you a safe driver, you could save a decent chunk on your policy’s premium—anywhere from 5% to 30%. According to Liberty Mutual, the discount applies for your car insurance policy duration. You can also get an automatic discount just for signing up for the program.
But not all drivers find telematics programs appealing. If sharing so much data leaves you uncomfortable (you can see what’s collected on Liberty Mutual’s website), there are plenty of other
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