XL Catlin is working with Oxbotica, a spin-out from Oxford University's Mobile Robotics Group, to support the adoption of mobile robotic solutions and explore their impact on risk management and insurance solutions.

Explaining the partnership Jason Harris, the chief executive of global casualty at XL Catlin, said, “The use of mobile robot autonomy is set to totally transform the world around us. The incorporation of autonomy into a wide range of products and vehicles will create a paradigm shift in many operating environments where people and intelligent machines interact.

“This disruptive technology raises interesting and challenging questions around risk, liabilities, and the approach that the insurance industry must adopt in this changing world. That is why we have seized the opportunity to work with Oxbotica, a prestigious start-up who are at the forefront of mobile autonomous technology, to enable XL Catlin to really set the pace for future innovations in insurance.”

Professor Paul Newman, founder of Oxbotica, said, “We are delighted to be working with XL Catlin, who share our passion for the future of autonomous robotics and the positive impact this will bring to numerous areas of our lives. Oxbotica is now bringing to market a world leading range of mobile robotic solutions, culminating in our own fully integrated autonomous control system which we are presently implementing in the U.K. government's driverless car trials in Milton Keynes (UK Autodrive).

“Working with XL Catlin will help Oxbotica understand in detail the risk management conditions around the adoption of autonomy, enabling us to reflect this learning in our solutions and in our customer interactions.”