Leuven, Belgium – The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has recently announced its partnership with QBE, a global insurance company. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organizations, as QBE becomes the first Associate Member to join Euro NCAP’s new membership scheme.
Euro NCAP is an independent organization that conducts crash tests and provides safety ratings for new cars sold in Europe. Their mission is to protect and promote road safety by reducing the number of deaths and injuries on European roads. QBE, on the other hand, is a leading global insurer with a strong focus on sustainability and safety.
The partnership between Euro NCAP and QBE is a natural fit, as both organizations share a common goal of making roads safer for everyone. By joining forces, they aim to drive innovation and improve vehicle safety standards in Europe.
QBE’s membership with Euro NCAP is a significant step towards their commitment to road safety. As an Associate Member, QBE will have a seat on Euro NCAP’s Board of Directors and will participate in the organization’s decision-making process. This will allow QBE to actively contribute to the development of new testing protocols and standards for vehicle safety.
The partnership will also provide QBE with access to Euro NCAP’s extensive database of crash test results, enabling them to better assess and price risk for their customers. This, in turn, will allow QBE to offer more competitive insurance premiums to their customers, including individuals and businesses.
Markus Gehring, QBE’s Head of Motor underwriting, believes that this partnership will bring significant benefits to QBE’s customers. He states, “As an insurer, our top priority is to protect our customers and make sure they are safe on the road. By joining forces with Euro NCAP, we will have access to the most up-to-date and comprehensive vehicle safety data, allowing us to provide our customers with the best possible insurance coverage.”
The partnership between Euro NCAP and QBE is also a significant step towards promoting sustainable mobility. QBE is committed to promoting sustainable practices and reducing their environmental impact. By working closely with Euro NCAP, they will be able to contribute to the development of safer, more environmentally friendly vehicles.
Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary-General of Euro NCAP, also sees this partnership as an opportunity to drive innovation in the automotive industry. He says, “We are delighted to welcome QBE as our first Associate Member. Their expertise in the insurance industry will be invaluable in our mission to promote safer mobility. We look forward to working closely with QBE to develop new standards for vehicle safety and drive innovation in the automotive industry.”
The partnership between Euro NCAP and QBE has already started to bear fruit. Recently, Euro NCAP announced that they will be introducing a new test for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. AEB is a safety feature that automatically applies the brakes in emergencies, reducing the risk of accidents. QBE has actively contributed to the development of this new test, which will be implemented in 2020.
The partnership between Euro NCAP and QBE is a significant step towards making roads safer for everyone. By joining forces, they will be able to drive innovation, promote sustainable mobility, and improve vehicle safety standards in Europe. This partnership also highlights the importance of collaboration between different industries to achieve a common goal – a safer and more sustainable future for all.
