Lyft has announced that it has reached an agreement to partner with MetLife Auto & Home to develop insurance solutions that protect Lyft's drivers and passengers when utilizing its ride sharing service.

The Lyft platform provides drivers with excess liability insurance up to $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Lyft played a role in founding the Peer-to-Peer Ridesharing Insurance Coalition.

According to Lyft, MetLife has recognized the opportunity to serve Lyft users in this emerging marketplace.

Victoria Spears

Victoria Spears

Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].

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