Uber question

So, insurance coverage question for those driving for Uber. Does your insurance protect you enough in the event the unspeakable happens? Is it covered at all?

So, insurance coverage question for those driving for Uber. Does your insurance protect you enough in the event the unspeakable happens? Is it covered at all?

Depends on your own particular plan and the state you're driving in.

Uber has a corporate policy that is supposed to cover drivers while they're driving passengers around.

https://newsroom.uber.com/insurance-for-uberx-with-ridesharing/

$1 million of liability coverage per incident. Uber holds a commercial insurance policy with $1 million of coverage per incident. Drivers’ liability to third parties is covered from the moment a driver accepts a trip to its conclusion. This policy is expressly primary to any personal auto coverage (However it will not take precedence over any commercial auto insurance for the vehicle). We have provided a $1 million liability policy since commencing ridesharing in early 2013.

$1 million of uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage per incident. In December 2013, we also added uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. In the event that another motorist causes an accident with an uberX vehicle and doesn’t carry adequate insurance, this policy covers bodily injury to all occupants of the rideshare vehicle. This is important to ensure protection in a hit and run.

Contingent comprehensive and collision insurance. If a ridesharing driver holds personal comprehensive and collision insurance this policy covers physical damage to that vehicle that occurs during a trip up to the actual cash value of the vehicle, for any reason, with a $1,000 deductible.

No fault coverage (e.g., Personal Injury Protection) is provided in certain states at similar levels as limos or taxis in those cities.

$50,000/$100,000/$25,000 of contingent coverage between trips.** During the time that a ridesharing partner is available but between trips, most personal auto insurance will provide coverage. However the driver is also backed by an additional policy that covers driver liability for bodily injury up to $50,000/individual/accident with a total of $100,000/accident and up to $25,000 for property damage. This policy is contingent to a driver’s personal insurance policy, meaning it will only pay if the personal auto insurance completely declines or pays zero. This policy meets or exceeds the requirements for 3rd party liability insurance in every state in the U.S.

As always, all UberBLACK, UberSUV, or uberTAXI rides are provided by commercially licensed and insured partners and drivers. Those transportation providers are covered by commercial insurance policies, in accordance with local and state requirements. We are proud of these policies. We continue to look for ways to do more to ensure safety on the road for our transportation providers and their passengers. As we continue collaborating with the insurance industry and other stakeholders, there will be more to come.

* This replaces our prior collision-only reimbursement program as of March 14, 2014.

** Effective as of March 14, 2014 in all U.S. states

Last updated March 19, 2015

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Thanks men.

Ask and you shall receive.:clap:

 

Thanks men.

Thinking of hanging up those dental tools?

I emailed my insurance agent and he said dont be an Uber drive, we dont cover you if your driving for Uber, you have to have a commercial policy.

I emailed my insurance agent and he said dont be an Uber drive' date=' we dont cover you if your driving for Uber, you have to have a commercial policy.[/quote'] It's likely true that your own personal automobile liability policy would not cover you if you're an uber driver, but the link I posted earlier states Uber provides $1 million in coverage if you are 'on duty' (i.e. Have accepted a ride), so it's unlikely an Uber driver would need another liability policy.

 

Any underinsured motorist coverage that you have purchased should still apply to help cover any of your damages. And Uber has its own underinsured motorist policy that protects its passengers, too.

You would need something from ubers insurance carrier showing your vehicle and its vin with your name; ie: policy coverage. Them just telling you your covered doesn't mean you covered.