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Does driving for Uber affect your insurance?

I was thinking about moonlighting with Uber to earn some extra cash. The only issue is that I’m not sure it will increase my insurance rates and eat into my profits. Will driving for Uber affect your insurance?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
While driving for Uber is a great way to supplement your income, it has a few drawbacks. One of them is your insurance. Driving for Uber affects your
car insurance
because you’re driving more and you’re more likely to file a claim, at least in the eyes of insurers. As a result, driving for Uber will increase your insurance premiums.
In addition, your car insurance rates may increase due to the need for
rideshare coverage
. This type of insurance covers you while you’re chauffeuring passengers around and may cover situations that your normal car insurance doesn’t.
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