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Friday, November 9, 2018

Does your insurance cover you for Uber, Lyft, Electric Scooters, or Food Delivery???

Life just got more complicated --- again!

John Nesbitt, Claims Specialist with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions tells us "Personal auto insurance has always been more complicated than most policyholders realize. It has always evolved somewhat over time, but with the advent of ride-sharing services leading many individuals to use their personal automobiles for income, the insurance industry has had to react and adapt quickly. These nuances have only become more complicated as the ride-sharing concept expanded to more extensive food delivery options.

And now? Electric scooters available for rent for use on public streets create new questions about whether users are insured and by whom. With the impending transition toward self-driving cars, the questions facing the personal auto insurance industry will only become more complex."

The bottom line is that most of the Ride-Share services provide some limited coverage for their drivers, but it is contingent on the driver having their own personal auto insurance coverage.  But the driver MUST notify the personal auto carrier that they are providing the ride-share service.  Some Insurance Companies have a zero tolerance for ride-sharing and will cancel you, but other Companies are more tolerant. Be sure you have the right coverage, and always read the fine print, because personal auto policies mostly will specifically exclude coverage during ride-sharing, which would be claimed against the Ride-Share company.  A commercial insurance policy may be required for your protection.

Food delivery services, grocery stores, delivery services are expanding their areas and are utilizing drivers in personal vehicles.  Similar to ride-sharing, using your personal vehicle for deliveries for which you are paid, is viewed as a commercial business which may void or produce gaps in your insurance coverage. Talk to your Trusted Choice agent!

Electric scooters are becoming the rage in some areas and can be used to go between different locations at up to 15 miles per hour!  As you can imagine, there can be accidents which will not be covered under your personal auto policy for liability protection.

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