"This new ridesharing insurance structure is a key step to bring Uber
back to
Every ridesharing driver operating on the Uber platform in
"With the growing popularity of ridesharing, we are excited to offer
innovative insurance products to meet the evolving needs of consumers.
This coverage structure also provides an opportunity for the insurance
industry to develop personal lines coverage options for the period
during which drivers are available to accept a ride but have yet to do
so," said
IFC's two largest brands,
Aon, the leading global provider of risk management and insurance
solutions, worked with IFC and Uber to bring this to market. "Aon is
committed to driving innovation across the sharing economy and is proud
to partner with
For more information on these tailored insurance products, visit: intact.ca and t.uber.com/ABInsurance.
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Certain statements made in this news release are forward-looking
statements. These statements include, without limitation, statements
relating to new insurance products, new legislation related to the
sharing economy and related insurance product evolution and the timing
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