Alphabet's self-driving vehicle company Waymo is partnering with insurance technology start-up Trov to provide cover for passengers of its autonomous taxi fleet, which is about to begin tests in U.S.. Trov has previously focused on insuring consumer electronics, developing a mobile app to simplify claims for customers. The new policies will be underwritten by an affiliate of the Munich Re group, one of the company's main investors.
Alphabet's self-driving vehicle company Waymo is partnering with insurance technology start-up Trov to provide cover for passengers of its autonomous taxi fleet, which is about to begin tests in Phoenix. Trov has previously focused on insuring consumer electronics, developing a mobile app to simplify claims for customers. The new policies will be underwritten by an affiliate of the Munich Re group, one of the company's main investors.