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LexisNexis Risk Solutions has integrated Mitsubishi Motors North America's telematics data from the Mitsubishi Road Assist+ app into its Telematics OnDemand solution. This integration allows U.S. auto insurers to access driving behavior insights, enabling personalized insurance pricing at the point of quote. Mitsubishi vehicle owners who opt to share their data could receive immediate discounts on their premiums. This collaboration aims to enhance risk assessment for insurers and improve the overall customer experience for Mitsubishi drivers.

Cirium, an aviation analytics company, has launched its Global Aircraft Emissions Monitor, which offers precise measurements of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption for flights worldwide. The tool tracks that fuel burn in 2021 has decreased by 40% compared to 2019 due to a 29% reduction in flights. Despite recovery in air travel, a forecast suggests that by 2039, fuel burn could reach 485 million tons, translating to 1,530 million tons of CO2 emissions. The Monitor's unique data sources enhance its accuracy, achieving 1% validation in tests.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions released a study analyzing the impact of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on U.S. auto insurance claims. Contrary to industry belief, the study found minimal changes in claim severity but significant reductions in claim frequency for vehicles equipped with ADAS. Key findings include a 23% reduction in Bodily Injury loss cost, 14% reduction in Property Damage loss cost, and 8% reduction in Collision claim loss cost. This data provides insurers the opportunity to offer discounts based on vehicle safety features, thus aligning with consumer expectations for lower insurance rates.

The Health Care business of LexisNexis Risk Solutions has launched the LexisNexis Patient Centric Token, an innovative data de-identification technology designed to enhance patient data matching for clinical use cases. This patent-pending solution leverages a comprehensive patient referential database to solve issues of fragmented data due to changes in personal identifiers. By allowing healthcare organizations to securely connect data sets at the patient level without revealing identities, the token facilitates improved clinical research and patient care while complying with data privacy regulations.

On November 8, 2021, LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions emphasized the critical role of data sophistication in improving traffic safety, as traffic fatalities hit a 15-year high. A survey revealed that 60% of law enforcement officials prioritize reducing fatalities to zero, yet 49% reported low data sophistication. The company offers tools like Crash Mapper to enhance data analytics for better decision-making. By advancing data collection and analysis, agencies can adopt a preventive approach to traffic safety, potentially saving lives.

Cirium has launched the Diio Schedule Snapshot, revealing that major US airlines cut 20% of their planned flights for September 2021, compared to a mere 3% removed in 2019. This tool allows airlines and airports to analyze flight schedule changes more dynamically, responding to ongoing pandemic uncertainties. The Diio Schedule Snapshot will enable better planning, revenue management, and yield optimization. The launch indicates a significant shift in airline scheduling practices, as carriers adjust routes closer to departure dates.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions published its sixth annual Home Trends Report, highlighting that extreme weather events have led to significant increases in weather-related loss costs for homeowners and insurers in the U.S. Catastrophic weather drove 39% of claims in 2020, marking the highest level in six years. Overall loss costs rose by 6% year-over-year, presenting challenges for carriers in pricing policies profitably. The report emphasizes the need for insurers to utilize the latest peril-related trend data to enhance underwriting decisions.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has launched its Healthcare Identity Management platform on the Epic App Orchard, allowing health systems using Epic's EHR to enhance patient onboarding. This innovative platform offers real-time identity verification, ensuring secure access to patient accounts while supporting Spanish-speaking patients. It leverages extensive data sources to verify identities, ensuring unmatched authentication and fraud prevention. With Epic managing records for over 250 million patients, this integration is poised to improve identity management across hundreds of healthcare organizations in the U.S.