Alphabet 's self - financing vehicle company compass is partnering with insurance technology start - up Trov to provide cover for parts of its autonomous vehicle fleet , which is about to begin tests in Phoenix . Trov has previously focused on improving 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.