What bike-share companies in the U.S. say regarding insurance

Here’s what bike-share companies in the U.S. typically say regarding insurance, liability, and rider responsibility. Most of them include legal disclaimers in their terms of service (TOS) that shift responsibility to the rider. 🚫 1. No Insurance Provided Most bike-share companies do not provide any insurance for: Example: Lime’s User Agreement“You understand and agree that … Read more

Shared Bike Insurance (Mobike, Hellobike, Meituan, etc.) in USA

In the USA, shared bike insurance (like what’s offered in China by Mobike, Hellobike, Meituan) is not as common or standardized. However, here’s a breakdown of how it works—or doesn’t—depending on the system: 🚲 Shared Bike Programs in the USA The major bike-share systems include: 🚫 No Built-in Insurance for Riders Most U.S. bike-share systems … Read more

🚴‍♂️ Types of Cycle/bicycle Insurance in China 2025

In China, cycle insurance (bicycle or e-bike insurance) is not legally mandatory, but it is increasingly popular—especially with the rise of e-bikes and bike-sharing services. Here’s a quick overview: 🚴‍♂️ Types of Cycle Insurance in China 🛵 Special Note on E-Bikes China has strict regulations on electric bikes. Many cities now require: 🏦 Where to … Read more

🚫 What’s Not Legally Required, But Optional?

Rental car insurance is not always mandatory in the U.S., but some types of coverage may be legally required or strongly recommended, depending on your personal situation and the state you’re renting in. ✅ What’s Legally Required? 1. Liability Insurance — ✅ Yes, Mandatory 🚫 What’s Not Legally Required, But Optional? Coverage Type Mandatory? Notes … Read more

New York State, attorneys are not legally required to carry malpractice insurance

In New York State, attorneys are not legally required to carry malpractice insurance (Legal Professional Liability, or LPL insurance). There’s no mandate by law or the state bar forcing attorneys to maintain such coverage, and you do not have to disclose your insurance status to clients, unless asked directly—and even then, you’re not obligated to … Read more

Common Types of House-Related Insurance in Germany:

ChatGPT said: In Germany, house insurance is not legally compulsory, but some types of insurance are strongly recommended and may be required by banks if you take a mortgage. 🏡 1. Is House Insurance Legally Required? 🔒 2. Common Types of House-Related Insurance in Germany: ✅ a) Wohngebäudeversicherung (Building Insurance) ✅ b) Hausratversicherung (Household Contents … Read more