Rideshare insurance can be a complex topic, but as more carriers launch policies, there are more options and resources available for drivers every day.  Today, RSG contributor Melissa Berry takes a look at GEICO’s rideshare insurance policy.  For a full listing of rideshare insurance options in your state, head over to our Insurance Marketplace.

GEICO is a major player in the rideshare insurance business, and they offer a unique type of coverage. Called “hybrid insurance”, GEICO offers insurance to part-time and full-time drivers with little restrictions, plus GEICO also covers food delivery (which is rare among auto insurers). This means if you drive for delivery and rideshare (which we recommend), your GEICO policy will have you fully covered.

GEICO offers rideshare insurance policies in a number of states, and in addition to offering rideshare insurance, GEICO also offers many other insurance policies, including homeowner’s and renter’s insurance.

If you already have a GEICO policy, you might find it’s easy and affordable to get a new rideshare policy. We’ll cover how GEICO’s rideshare policy works, how much it may cost you, and how it stacks up to other rideshare insurance providers.

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Rideshare insurance can be a complex topic, but as more carriers launch policies, there are more options and resources available for drivers every day.  Today, senior RSG contributor Jon Knope takes a look at State Farm’s rideshare insurance policy.  For a full listing of rideshare insurance options in your state, head over to our Insurance Marketplace.

State Farm is a major player in the rideshare insurance business, and they offer a unique type of coverage. More importantly, State Farm’s rideshare insurance policies are being offered in a growing number of states – and they’re already a popular choice for many renters and homeowners.

If you’ve already got State Farm insurance for something else, you may find it quite affordable to bundle in a rideshare insurance policy. Here, we’ll talk about how State Farm’s rideshare policies work, how much they cost, and how they stack up to other rideshare insurance providers.

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Uber recently announced some pretty big changes to their insurance program – in certain states. Luckily for drivers, we don’t have to do anything – the changes took affect and now, if you get into an accident, depending on which state you’re in, you may not be dealing with James River. Today, RSG contributor Melissa Berry explains the recent updates, what rideshare insurance covers and how drivers can protect themselves in the event of an accident.

On March 1, 2018, Uber announced that in some states, James River would no longer be their primary insurance company and that other nationwide insurance companies would take over those responsibilities.

It’s important to note that nothing about the accident/reporting process or coverage changes. It’s exactly the same as before. Drivers in certain states would just be dealing with new national brand insurance companies – Allstate, Farmers, Progressive – instead of James River if they get into an accident or have another issue covered by Uber’s policy. Uber offers limited coverage during period 1 though, so read on to learn how you can get full coverage.

Related: What Happens After You Get Into an Accident?

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