Conference Addresses Challenges in AV Deployment
Posted on Apr 19, 2016 in Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Conference Addresses Challenges in AV Deployment
On April 15, 2016, the University of Michigan Law School hosted Autonomous Vehicles: Legal and Regulatory Hurdles to Deployment. Representatives from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), automakers, insurers, and academia discussed the legal challenges autonomous technology development present. Topics discussed included: State regulation. Several panelists...
Pennsylvania State Senate Votes to Legalize Ridesharing
Posted on Nov 30, 2015 in Industry News | Comments Off on Pennsylvania State Senate Votes to Legalize Ridesharing
The Pennsylvania State Senate has voted to approve a bill that would legalize ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft. The bill contains several safeguards, including mandatory auto insurance coverage and background checks on drivers. Now that the Senate has passed the bill, it must next receive approval from the House and Governor Tom Wolf.
California Approves Insurance Plan for Lyft Drivers
Posted on Oct 13, 2015 in Insurance Regulation | Comments Off on California Approves Insurance Plan for Lyft Drivers
California Insurance Commissioner, Dave Jones recently approved a new product underwritten by MetLife Auto & Home, offering Lyft drivers personal auto coverage while passengers are in the car. This policy provides drivers with coverage at every stage of the ride sharing transaction. MetLife previously introduced the plan to Lyft drivers in Colorado, Illinois, Texas and Washington....
