AIG launches teen driver GPS pilot project

AIG Auto Insurance announced a pilot project for auto policyholders with teen drivers that would allow parents to equip their vehicles with a GPS device.AIG Teen GPS Program allows parents to determine the exact location of the teens car via the Web or any phone, explains an AIG release.Additionally, the AIG Teen GPS Program will automatically send the parent an e-mail and/or text message if the teens car exceeds pre-defined speed limits or is driven too far from a pre-determined location (home, work, school etc.). Parents and insurance companies share one simple goal: to reduce accidents and save lives, said Tony DeSantis, president of AIG Marketing Inc. This technology cannot prevent kids from using poor judgement or getting into accidents, however it is a great tool to help parents and teens agree on rules, monitor behaviours, develop safer habits, and ultimately save lives.AIG will not track individual customers daily driving behaviours and data gathered during the project will not impact a customers rate or renewal eligibility, but the service will be offered to the pilot policyholders at a substantial discount off the normal device and monthly service fees, says an AIG release.The program will initially be piloted in Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Washington.