Stellar Insurance Reinstatement Services has teamed up with SureCam to roll out advanced video telematics across its fleet of 80 vans that operate across Scotland and the North of England. The two-camera solution is designed to help the property repair specialist to improve road safety, protect the welfare of drivers and tackle the challenge of rising insurance costs.
“The SureCam solution is giving us added visibility of what is happening on the road, so we can identify and challenge non-fault claims, while having the insight needed to encourage defensive and responsible driving styles,” explains Ross Cooper, Managing Director at Stellar Insurance Reinstatement Services. “As the technology becomes an integral part of our processes and systems, it will help us to eliminate avoidable insurance-and fleet-related costs, minimise road and driver risk, and protect the reputation of the business.”
SureCam has combined its front-facing dashcam with a rugged and weatherproof, rear-facing camera to capture what happens ahead and behind the vehicle when a collision or near miss occurs. The video telematics solution also includes an in-cab panic alarm and remote live streaming, enabling Stellar Insurance to quickly respond to an emergency and visually check on the welfare of the driver.
The camera system has been installed on 80% of the vans, with the remaining part of the fleet having the technology installed as part of Stellar Insurance’s vehicle replacement programme, handled by Enterprise Flex-E-Rent. The phased approach has enabled the company to work closely with SureCam and Enterprise to ensure the installation process avoids any operational disruption or unnecessary vehicle downtime.
“The overall feedback from drivers has been very positive, with a growing understanding of the benefits the camera system can provide. We have been open and upfront with our mobile teams throughout the roll-out to ensure they are aware of our objectives and we can quickly address any concerns. This has resulted in widespread buy-in that will enable us to use the technology to better engage and coach drivers moving forward,” adds Ross Cooper.
Sam Footer, Partnership Director at Surecam commented: “Our dashcam solutions have proven benefits that are helping fleet clients to mitigate many of the safety, cost and performance pressures they face. We work seamlessly with our customers and industry partners to deliver fleet and video telematics that maximises results, without the hassle.”
John Collins, Sales Director LCV at Enterprise Flex-E-Rent said: “We are committed to providing to highest levels of value to our customers, such as Stellar Insurance, with innovative fleet solutions that meet their diverse needs. SureCam is a longstanding technology partner that has embedded industry-leading video telematics into our commercial vehicle rental proposition, benefitting both our internal and customer fleets.”
