Allianz Partners and Indeez launch proposition for UK Uber drivers

Allianz Partners has teamed up with insurtech broker Indeez to launch a new digital insurance proposition for Uber drivers in the UK.

The new product, called Vehicle Interruption Cover (VIC), provides income protection for drivers who are unable to work due to their vehicles being out of service.

The coverage is available to all Uber Pro drivers through the Uber app, which is supported by Indeez’s platform.

Hendrik Todte, director at Uber Affinity UK, said: “We are keen to offer VIC to our driving partners. It is a seamless experience and in the unfortunate case of an accident, drivers can benefit from financial protection to bridge potential downtime.”

Vikas Chhariya, founder and chief executive at Indeez, added: “At Indeez, we’re excited to launch VIC with Allianz Partners and Uber, supporting UK Uber drivers when their vehicles are off the road.

Important add-on

VIC is the latest feature in the Partners Protection Programme, which already provides Uber drivers with workplace accident cover, sick pay and parental benefits.

Plans are underway to roll out the new cover to other markets where Uber operates.

Jean-Marc Pailhol, chief officer for global strategic partnerships and board member at Allianz Partners, said: “VIC is an extremely important add-on to the product offering we have jointly developed with Uber, one of our top strategic partners in the mobility ecosystem, to enable them to provide protection for their community of drivers.

“Our goal is to become the largest provider of insurance and assistance solutions for gig economy workers in Europe and this product is another step to achieving that. And we’re delighted to offer this service to help ensure members of the growing gig economy are fully protected.”