Bunker, the San Francisco based insurtech startup, has created real-time proof of insurance that fits the dynamic nature of the on-demand workforce. Until now, Certificates of Insurance have largely come in the form of PDF documents, which are difficult to track, easy to fabricate, and the data is static. Bunker’s Live COI instantly reflects changes… Continue reading Insurtech Bunker Creates Live Proof of Insurance for Gig Economy
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Judge Blocks Airbnb Crackdown in New York City
A federal judge blocked a New York City law intended to curb Airbnb Inc., giving a boost to the company and others that offer short-term rentals in the city. The law, which passed last year and was slated to take effect in February, was intended to rein in what authorities have said are thousands of… Continue reading Judge Blocks Airbnb Crackdown in New York City
Uber Details Safety Reforms for Its Embattled Self-Driving Vehicle Unit
Uber Technologies Inc. vowed to improve the safety of its self-driving vehicles as it looks to resume testing of the technology suspended earlier this year after one of its cars struck and killed an Arizona pedestrian. In a lengthy report Friday, the ride-hailing giant said it would improve its software and training and keep two… Continue reading Uber Details Safety Reforms for Its Embattled Self-Driving Vehicle Unit
Uber Eyes 2021 for Food-Delivery Drones Launch
Uber Technologies Inc. envisions taking to the skies with a fleet of food-delivery drones in as little as three years, an ambitious timeline for a ride-hailing company that would face numerous technical challenges and regulatory hurdles. The San Francisco company is seeking an operations executive who can help make delivery drones functional as soon as… Continue reading Uber Eyes 2021 for Food-Delivery Drones Launch
Marsh and Evident to Launch Blockchain Solution for Sharing Economy
Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions, today announced that it is developing the first blockchain-based verification solution for clients in the fast-growing sharing and gig economies. Working in collaboration with Evident, a data security platform that allows businesses to run comprehensive, accurate verifications without handling sensitive personal data, the… Continue reading Marsh and Evident to Launch Blockchain Solution for Sharing Economy